Night Nurse Supervisor

• Job Category RN, House Supervisor, Registered Nurse
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Lincoln Bevers
• Phone
• Email lincoln.bevers

Description

Nestled in the beautiful, serene landscapes of rural Idaho, Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) is a small yet vibrant healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We serve a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on continuity of care and building lasting relationships with our patient. Here, you’ll find the perfect blend of fulfilling medical practice and the tranquil charm of rural living.

Requirements

The Night Nurse House Supervisor oversees hospital operations during assigned shifts, ensuring optimal patient care, staff coordination, and compliance with healthcare standards. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage hospital-wide nursing functions effectively. The Nursing House Supervisor serves as a professional role model, as a caregiver, mentor, teacher and resource for peers and other providers.

The Nursing Supervisor role is divided into two classifications . To ensure compensation aligns with each nurse’s verified competencies, required certification, and ability to independently cover designated clinical areas. Each classification reflects increasing scope, responsibility, and clinical independence.

Nursing Supervisor I - Licensed RN who demonstrated the competencies, experience, and certification required to independently supervise and provide clinical support in two (2) of the following units:
Medical-Surgical, Emergency Units or Obstetrics (OB) Unit.
Nursing Supervisor II - Licensed RN who demonstrated the competencies, experience, and certification required to independently supervise and provide clinical support in two (2) of the following units:
Medical-Surgical, Emergency Units or Obstetrics (OB) Unit. Nurse Supervisor II has an increase to their base compensation in the amount of 10%.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Assure quality of care and patient safety by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; supervising other members of the nursing team to ensure that standards of patient care are met; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following facility standards of care set by the State Board of Nursing and other governing agency regulations. Possess knowledge and skills regarding nursing principles and practice.

Nursing Supervisor is the leadership on the floor and responsible for guiding staff as needed.

Must be a good steward of SMMC finances.

Appropriately manage staff in relation to patient census and place employees on call or low census as needed.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels by coordinating shift coverage and responding to urgent staffing needs.

Act as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and hospital administration.

Address patient concerns, complaints, and escalations to ensure high-quality care.

Address staffing shortages, coordinates shift coverage, and approval last-minute schedule adjustments.

Managing hospital operations, including admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring efficient patient flow.

Collaborate with emergency department, surgical teams, and inpatient units to optimize hospital operations.

Monitor bed availability and coordinate patient placement based on acuity and staffing levels.

Serve as the point of contact for administrative decisions during off- hours.

Ensure adherence to hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards.

Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, staffing adjustments and patient care concerns.

Participate in audit preparation and compliance reviews.

Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Lead hospital response during critical incidents, including staffing shortages, patient emergencies, and facility issues.

Act as the decision–maker for urgent operational concerns when senior leadership is unavailable.

Coordinate with security and emergency response teams in case of safety threats or disasters.

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards.

Assist in emergency situations, provide clinical guidance and decision-making support.

Provide mentorship and guidance to nursing staff, fostering professional development

Maintain accurate documentation and incident reports as needed.

Ensure high-quality patient care by monitoring nursing…