Weekend House Supervisor; RN

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Van Buren County Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Weekend House Supervisor, providing hospital-wide clinical leadership and operational oversight during weekend shifts.
This role works Friday through Sunday (12-hour shifts) and receives 1.5x base pay as part of our premium weekend package. The House Supervisor serves as the primary nursing authority on duty and supports safe patient care, staffing coordination, and operational decision-making across departments.

Supervise nursing services across inpatient and assigned departments

Act as liaison between shifts and departments to ensure continuity of care

Assign and adjust staffing based on census, acuity, and skill mix

Provide real-time staffing adjustments and find coverage as needed

Respond to patient care urgencies and hospital emergencies

Conduct daily rounds to monitor patient condition and quality of care

Support admissions, bed assignments, and discharge coordination

Participate in care conferences and collaborate with Utilization Review

Provide mentorship, guidance, and oversight to nursing personnel

Assist with staff orientation and performance evaluation processes

Serve as secondary contact for critical value reporting when needed

Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and safety practices

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Iowa or compact state

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (or willingness to obtain within one year)

TNCC Certification (or willingness to obtain within one year)

PALS Certification (or willingness to obtain within one year)

3–5 years of nursing experience required

Prior leadership or charge nurse experience strongly preferred

Hospital-wide oversight role

Frequent collaboration with Med/Surg, ED, and clinic teams

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Defined leadership authority

Opportunity to directly influence patient safety and staffing decisions

Collaborative Critical Access Hospital environment

Strong culture focused on teamwork and accountability

• Supervisor:
  Dixie Holden - Director of Nursing
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Salary Range: $61.17 – $77.67 per hour (1.5x Weekend Premium Rate)

The mission of Van Buren County Hospital is to provide patients and staff with a superior experience by working as one to deliver compassionate and personalized healthcare close to home.

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