RN - Supervisor
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: House Supervisor
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights with potential for occasional day shift
Hours per Shift: Three, 12-hour shifts per week with weekends
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
Certifications:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Must-Have:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Five years of acute care nursing experience with varied experience
Two hours of verifiable trauma-related education annually
Six hours of stroke training annually, with NIHSS counting for three hours
Description:
The House Supervisor provides leadership and coordination of healthcare services.
The supervisor ensures safety and quality of care.
In the absence of regular leadership, the supervisor has hospital administrative responsibility.
This includes serving as incident commander during disasters and mass casualty incidents.
Additional responsibilities include managing patient flow throughout the hospital.
This encompasses assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care delivery.
The goal is to ensure that patients and families receive optimum care.
The House Supervisor coordinates patient care throughout the hospital and outpatient areas.
They serve as a liaison for staff, patients, families, and providers.
They balance the needs and interests of various groups, including law enforcement and governing bodies.
The supervisor expedites admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
They appropriately guide physician understanding of admission Utilization Review InterQual criteria.
They facilitate the communication of the need for emergency surgery with procedural areas.
The supervisor rounds on all nursing units to monitor activities.
They assure adequate staffing with knowledge of patient needs and unit standards.
The supervisor assists in aligning unit staffing with productivity goals and objectives.
They temporarily provide services of other departments as needed in their absence.
They respond in real-time to concerns escalated by department staff or patients and families.
The supervisor acts as a liaison between physicians and patient care teams.
They activate the medical staff chain of command when necessary.
They have the authority for staff disciplinary actions as needed.
The supervisor upholds established policies and procedures.
They refer others to appropriate policy language for specific instructions and guidelines.
They hold others accountable for the standards of their job description.
The supervisor demonstrates responsible management of all organizational resources.
They show clinical, technical, and managerial competency.
They promote the goals and values of the organization.
The supervisor leads, teaches, inspires, and supports staff.
They consistently demonstrate the cultural and behavioral standards of the organization.
The supervisor acts as a role model, mentor, and innovator.
They promote intra-departmental cooperation and team building.
The supervisor assists in the development and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
They facilitate a calm, inclusive environment for patients, co-workers, and visitors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The supervisor demonstrates sound judgment and patience.
They maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
They exercise tact, discretion, and sensitivity while maintaining confidentiality.
They perform essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment.
They learn current and new computer applications and office equipment.
They possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
The supervisor analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Schedule Requirements:
This role requires regular attendance.
The position may necessitate working beyond a standard workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational needs.
Physical Requirements:
This position involves lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
It may require maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods.
Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods is also necessary.
Walking and moving around within the work area is essential.
Climbing, twisting, bending, and stooping may be needed occasionally.
Reaching above shoulder level and using fine-finger movements continuously is required.
Close visual acuity is necessary for preparing and analyzing data.
Cognitive skills to learn new tasks and maintain focus are continuously required.
Exposures to bloodborne pathogens and various chemicals in healthcare settings exist.
Dealing with emotionally challenging situations may occur.
