RN - House Supervisor

Overview

The Nursing House Supervisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management of the activities of the total patient care services during his/her assigned shift. In the absence of the Administrator and/or designee, the Nursing House Supervisor has the authority and responsibility for administrative decisions and appropriate notification of the Administrator-on-Call.

• Carries out hospital/nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Visits all patient care units to ascertain condition of patients, evaluate staffing needs and provide support to caregivers.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Oversees nursing care provided on the shift ensuring all staff are working within their scope and providing appropriate supervision of LPN and CNA staff.
• Administers the effective distribution and utilization of staff employed during the respective shift.
• Coordinates and evaluates services rendered by and to all departments during the respective shift on an ongoing basis.
• Keeps the Chief Nursing Officer, his/her representative and/or the Administrator informed regarding circumstances or situations which have or may have serious impact.
• Informs staff on ensuing shift regarding condition of patients, follow-up actions required and any special conditions.
• Follows Pharmacy protocols for obtaining drugs when the Pharmacist is unavailable.
• Uses good judgment in ensuring adherence to established hospital procedures and policies.
• Acts as a resource and is a positive representation of the hospital to all staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Responds appropriately and directs emergency situations, both clinical and non-clinical in nature until other, formal leadership is established.
• Fully functions in the ED RN role or the Med/Surg RN role when staffing levels dictate the need.
• Assists the Chief Nursing Officer and the Director of Quality with ensuring regulatory requirements are maintained.
• Participates in policy development and staff education as requested by CNO.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri.
• BLS upon hire.
• ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC within 12 months of hire.