RN House Supervisor Nights 3 Shift - Nrs Admin

RN House Supervisor - FT
- Nights 3:3 Shift
- Nrs Admin - 20921

US:

TX:

Edinburg | NURSING & EDUCATION | Full Time

Posted 2 days ago

DHR Health - US:

TX:

Edinburg
- Nights - 3x3

Summary:

The RN House Supervisor is the back-up administrative representative for the organization when administration is not present. This position is responsible to assist in the operations of the Hospital on his/her shift, including patient care, personnel management, and problem solving. As a leader, the House Supervisor is accountable to meet patient care needs while promoting a professional work environment in which excellent patient care and customer service is ALWAYS provided.

The House Supervisor demonstrates exceptional working relationships with staff, physicians, all members of the hospital team and public by exercising consistent communication, displaying honesty and respect, modeling sensitivity to cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required
• Current registered nurse’s license in the State of Texas
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Job requires cross training to like areas – Patient Intake Center
• Willingness to become a preceptor after one year of House Supervisor experience
• Hospital experience required

Responsibilities:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Conducts all aspects of supervision in a firm, fair, consistent manner and in accordance to our established policies and procedures.
• Works with staff to resolve interpersonal conflicts
• Serves as a resource, facilitator and coordinator of safe patient care between all departments and disciplines.
• Evaluates and assists with all transfers in and out of facility
• Assists in ensuring effective distribution and utilization of personnel with particular emphasis on staffing for nursing areas by following staffing guidelines and decreasing unnecessary overtime.
• Meets with patients, family members and other customers to discuss concerns and unmet needs and coordinates a response.
• Evaluates and reports issues on Quantros to help identify trends.
• Collaborates with department directors/administration in problem solving to address trended issues.
• Manages employees’ injuries after hours or when director is absent.
• Serves as initial contact to Administrator on Call when the hospital’s safety plan must be initiated in the absence of hospital administrators and other leaders.
• Manages the resolution of patient issues that arise during the course of the shift.
• Executes decisions in the absence of the administration and contacts Administrator on Call as necessary.
• Makes frequent rounds to monitor care and is available to staff as needed
• Ensures appropriate patient bed assignment and supervises clinical activities
• Responds to all codes and alerts hospital-wide
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Ensures care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.

Standard I:
Quality of Care

The nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

The nurse evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.

Standard III:
Education

The nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.

Standard IV:
Collegiality

The nurse contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Standard V:
Ethics

The nurse’s decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.

The nurse collaborates with the patient, significant other, and health care providers in providing patient care.

Standard VII:
Research

The nurse uses research findings in practice.

The nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and…