Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $69,200 - Midpoint: $89,900 (Salaried E11)
Department/Organization: 208444 - UMC OB/GYN
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some early morning/evening/weekend hours as needed
Job Summary: The Nursing Supervisor provides administrative direction, supervision, and management of the nursing services to ensure quality patient care and treatment. Provides treatment to patients within the scope of their license assisting physicians and nurse practitioners with patient care.
Additional Department Summary: Supervises daily clinical operations and patient care for University Medical Center OBGYN Clinics located in Tuscaloosa, AL and Fayette, AL.
Under the leadership and direction of the Assistant Director of UMC Nursing Services and Chief Nursing Officer, oversees and coordinates daily clinic operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Collaborates closely with clinic Medical Directors and providers to support the effective management of clinical services and promote the patient-centered medical home model of care. Maintains strict confidentiality of protected health information and ensures compliance with all HIPAA and organizational privacy requirements.
Provides direct supervision of clinical staff, including nurses, medical assistants, scribes, and other support personnel. Assists in the development, implementation, and enforcement of clinic policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Delivers ongoing leadership, coaching, and training to foster a high-performing clinical team and cultivate a culture of accountability, professionalism, integrity, and service excellence. Oversees staffing schedules, workforce planning, onboarding, training, competency development, and performance management activities.
Partners with clinic Medical Directors, faculty, and providers to support educational and clinical learning experiences for medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners, helping to ensure they acquire the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies necessary for future success. Promotes continuous quality improvement, operational efficiency, and exceptional patient experiences while performing all responsibilities in alignment with the University’s mission, values, and principles.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of LPN or RN experience to include one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR associate's degree and six (6) years of LPN or RN experience to include one (1) year of supervisory experience
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with university policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other qualified medical professional. Working knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems and proficiency in computer applications, data entry, and documentation. Strong verbal and written communication, customer service, public relations, and telephone etiquette skills. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and tact when interacting with patients, families, providers, and staff. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered, and service-oriented care. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs. Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, with the flexibility to work extended hours as needed to support clinic operations and meet patient care needs.
Preferred Qualifications: Current CPR certification. Prior experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in a primary care ambulatory healthcare setting. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated, patient-centered care and achieve positive clinical outcomes.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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