House Supervisor (RN)

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. Full Time, Nights Registered Nurse who oversees the patient care on each shift, weekends and holidays. Responsible for patient throughput and bed placement. Assists with Guest Relations Coordination. Helps facilitate staffing effectiveness, EBM, and Professional and Technical Staff restraint compliance.

Provides administrative support to staff in the absence of the Manager and/or Director or designee. Collaborates with all disciplines in the coordination of quality patient care. Facilitates patient placement and timely patient throughput to the appropriate care setting. Works collaboratively with Unit Shift Managers providing guidance and direction in daily operations.

Adheres to and supports hospital and department policies and acts as a resource for staff. Identifies and intervenes with Human Resource issues. Communicates these issues to the appropriate Director/AOC. Participates in disciplinary action of staff, as warranted. Assists at month's end to assure all renewals of licensures/certifications are completed.

Collaborates with staff to ensure schedules meet Unit needs and to minimize the use of agency personnel. Reviews appropriateness of the use of specialty beds for prevention of falls and pressure ulcers. Rounds in patient rooms assuring the completion of whiteboards as a means to engage patients and improve inpatient satisfaction.

Education

Academic degree in nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's or master's degree in Nursing or related field (health administration, business, public health, or management). Experience Required: 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position. Certifications Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.

AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP. CPI #LI-NR1