PRN House Supervisor; RN Registered Nurse

Position: PRN House Supervisor (RN) Registered Nurse
01376 House Supervisor, Non-Exempt

This position provides off hour leadership and functions as resource person for staff members, assists in patient care and is responsible for overall quality of patient care in the facility.

Reports to:

Senior Nursing Officer or Admin on Call

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing Required;
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

License:
Current RN to practice in the state of (WV);

Certifications:

BCLS;

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Must be able to quickly learn how to navigate multiple complex software systems.

Must be able to communicate with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Must be able to successfully complete Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire

Essential Functions

Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.

Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.

Provides direct patient care as needed.

Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.

May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.

Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.

Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.

Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.

Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Initiates weekend case management, Utilization review screening, assists with D/C planning and swing intake.

Non-Essential Functions

PI - Participates in ongoing performance improvement for the unit and the organization.

Continuing Education - Participates in continuing education for current clinical practice, hospital requirements and licensing requirements.

Patient Care - Provides quality patient care, works other than usual shifts as needed, works other than usual areas/units as needed, if qualified for duties required. Assigned on-call when necessary.

Duties - Performs other duties as assigned