REGISTERED
NURSE SUPERVISOR - CLINIC 2014
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general supervision, an employee in this class supervises
and coordinates the nursing training activities of community health clinics and
special programs. The incumbent is responsible for the service and development
of patient-care nursing staffs, and for the evaluation of the nursing program
and personnel. Administrative supervision may be exercised over professional
and para-professional clinic or special program staffs. Work requires the
exercise of professional judgment and initiative, and is reviewed by an
administrator by observation, conferences and submission of reports. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Orients
and assigns nurses and nursing personnel in clinic staff and special programs;
assists in the coordination of medical and nursing services;
Supervises
the maintenance of patient nursing records and reports;
May
develop studies and surveys to assess existing or needed nursing program
services; prepares special monthly and annual reports;
Requisitions
and distributes clinic supplies and equipment; approves vouches for nursing
personnel;
May
establish and maintain liaison with community and groups and health offices and
other County agencies to insure proper coordination of services;
Makes
recommendations of staffing patterns;
Evaluates
performances of nursing personnel;
Carries
out nursing policies and procedures, and assists with revision of same;
Participates
in programs and activities concerning risk management and quality assurance in
the clinic.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of
professional ambulatory care nursing; good knowledge current developments and
sources of information in the field of nursing; skill in the application of
professional nursing techniques and methods; ability to plan, assign, supervise
and evaluate the work the professional nursing staff in a manner conducive to
full performance and high morale; ability to deal with patients appropriately
while carrying out prescribed treatment; ability to instruct assigned personnel
and others in basic nursing care; ability to maintain complete and accurate
records, and to prepare reports from observations; ability to safely draw
intravenous blood; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Four (4)
years of experience as a Registered Nurse, two (2) years of which must have
been in ambulatory care.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Candidates must possess a Registered Nurse license issued
by the State of New York. Current registration must be maintained throughout
the term of employment.
R07/31/91
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive