Nurse House Supervisor

Employment Type:

Full time

12 Hour Night Shift

Eligible for weekend and night shift differentials.

SCHEDULE:

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday

• 48/52 weekends per year

POSITION PURPOSE

Directly supervises one or more colleagues;assists manager with managerial responsibilities including scheduling, interviewing, hiring,coaching and counseling,evaluations; has multiple shift responsibilities.

The RN Supervisor mayalsowork as a RN who provides and directs safe,effective and culturally competent care forhigh risk, critically acute patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions.

Through evidence-based practice, the RNutilizescritical thinking to assess, plan,implement and evaluate outcome-based care of patients.

Supervises andcoordinatescare provided to patients by the LPN, Patient Care Assistant sand other nursing team members.

Facilitates communication with physicians,patient and family, otherdepartmentsand/or team members. Adheres toMercy

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops andmaintainsdepartmental staffing plan for all departments supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department’s operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuityand other relevant indicators.

Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactiverecruitmentand long-term needs. Assures compliance with staffing plan.

Manages daily unit/department operations, unit/department personnel, and interdepartmental activities.

Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients havea positive care experience.

Monitors and reviews staff performance, completes annual performance appraisals, and handles disciplinary action when warranted.

Directs staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.

Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning,implementing and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.

Provides input on interviewing andhiring of personnel for the department.

Completes requisitions as needed for staff replacements, and other Workday maintenance tasks.

Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees’ files and patients’ records.

Administers all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to, JC requirements, safety, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards,etc

Serves as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach.

Facilitates communication between patient/family,physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care.

Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate.

Understands employee competency documentation requirements.

Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.

Ensures evidence-based practices are in place.

Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes tofacilitateclinical practice changes.

Promotes best practice implementation on unit.

Plans unit and nursing resourceutilizationbased on established admission,discharge and transfer criteria,initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration tooptimizepatient care and unit/department operations.

Identifies and communicates staff needs for continuing education to the Manager.

Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record.

Leads orparticipatesin interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First).

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