Registered Nurse House Supervisor

Job Description

The House Supervisor is responsible for supervision of hospital activities and coordination between patient care areas and other departments for the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care for a specific shift.

Shifts:

Hours are from 6-6 rotating days and nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Acts as a resource for facility and patient care policies, and communicates effectively with employees, visitors, and on‑call administration.
• Responds promptly to risk management, employee health issues, and urgent patient care situations, including codes and traumas.
• Ensures care is delivered according to quality standards and regulatory guidelines and maintains competency in patient care.
• Embraces technology, demonstrating competency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other applications to enhance efficiency and decision‑making.
• Oversees staffing, manages coverage gaps, provides feedback on staff performance, and recognizes accomplishments.
• Facilitates patient flow throughout the acute care continuum and removes barriers related to transitions in care.
• Strives for service excellence, promotes workplace safety, and contributes to a healthy work environment.
• Provides coaching and mentoring, promotes professional growth, and aligns with organizational strategic objectives and initiatives.

• Patient Care
• Nursing
• Communication
• Office Administration
• Leadership
• Life Support
• Facilitation
• Documentations

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree verification required). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• FEMA training (ICS 100 and ICS 200), Emergency Notification System training, and EMRE training within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience which includes the management of critical and complex patients.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications upon hire or within six (6) months of hire.

• Previous experience in Critical Care or Emergency Department (ED).
• Experience as a Charge Nurse or Team Lead.
• National certification in the area of practice or other relevant certifications.
• Previous experience in Behavioral Health.
• Previous experience in Pediatrics.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment,…