RN-House Supervisor

Overview

RN-House Supervisor FT ) – Vaughan Regional Medical Center

The Nursing House Supervisor assumes primary responsibility for supervision of all facility management functions in the absence of the department managers during worked hours. The Nursing House Supervisor demonstrates awareness of ongoing needs of the supervised areas and provides leadership and direction to staff members in maintaining optimal standards of patient care. The position is accountable for the supervision of other licensed and nonlicensed nursing personnel.

The position requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and appropriate nursing coverage for patients of Vaughan Regional Medical Center on all units.

• Supervise licensed and nonlicensed nursing personnel in the absence of department managers during worked hours.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff to maintain optimal standards of patient care.
• Ensure continuity of care and appropriate nursing coverage across all units.

• Education: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama. ACLS certification required. PALS certification required.
• Experience: At least 2 years of previous experience in an acute care hospital setting. Charge Nurse experience preferred.
• Accept responsibility and accountability to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned units as required with leadership qualities.
• The position requires the cognitive and practical ability to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering client age and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process to include assessment/reassessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods, walk at least 6 hours per day, lift/carry 50 pounds, hear alarms and telephone rings, distinguish colors, perform repetitive tasks/motions, have good eye/hand/foot coordination, and have clear vision at 20 or more feet with or without vision correction.