RN-House Supervisor

Job Description - RN‑House Supervisor FT ) Description

Vaughan Regional Medical Center. The Nursing House Supervisor assumes principle responsibility for supervision of all facility management functions in 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 ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to insure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Vaughan Regional Medical Center on 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 previous experience in 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 ability 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.

Physical Requirements: 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 corrective device.