Night Nursing House Supervisor; Per Diem

The Night Shift Nursing Supervisor is a middle management position for supervisory coverage of the Nursing Department, other patient care areas and the hospital in general during the night shift. Responsibilities require knowledge of hospital and nursing policies and procedures. The Nursing Supervisor duties include administrative and clinical links between the nurse manager and department direction in their absence, and the administrator - on- call.

Additionally, this position will include knowledge of Utilization Review rules as they assist physicians and staff in assigning admission status.

• Assess patient care requirements on each unit, by making rounds in all areas of the hospital.
• Work with Nursing Departments to develop and implement staffing plans for night shift based on patient census and available staff.
• Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical and interdepartmental problems.
• Respond to emergency situations (RRT, Code Blue) and assist as necessary.
• Report to the administrator on-call significant incidents and problems.
• Assist staff to provide a safe work environment for patient care.
• Assist staff to interpret change in a positive manner.
• Consistently and interdependently follow established safety and infection control procedures. Intervene in unsafe situations.

• Strong leader
• Excellent communicator
• Critical thinker
• Exceptional decision maker
• Broad and diverse nursing skill set

• State of California Registered Nurse license.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum of five years acute care experience.
• Working knowledge of assignment of admission criteria (education provided).
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within six months of hire.

• Per diem, night shifts.
• Expected schedule: varied 12 hour night shifts (night shift differential offered), weekend and/or holiday rotation may be required.
• Starting wage $63.72 to $77.23 based on qualifications.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. An equal opportunity employer.