RN, House Supervisor | Per Diem | Shift

Job Description

For more than 30 years, Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential. We are a freestanding 61‑bed facility with short‑term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults, and partial hospitalization programs for adults. Our extensive range of treatment programs is designed to foster empowerment, connection and a meaningful life. Vallejo offers one of the most versatile locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, with proximity to San Francisco and Oakland’s vibrant arts, food and sports venues, historic downtown, waterfront and easy access to Napa Valley.

Provides overall supervision of the organization in collaboration with the administrative/executive team. Makes administrative decisions, collaborates with the Nursing Directors and other departments, ensures patient and staff safety, and oversees the functioning of the organization. Assists with clinical functions. Supervises and directs activities of various levels of assigned personnel using professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
  Required
• Master's Degree:
  Preferred
• Five years' technical experience:
  Preferred
• One year’s experience working in a critical care setting:
  Preferred

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
  Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS or HS‑BLS or RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
  Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS or HS‑ACLS or RQIACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
  Required for all facilities, except Behavioral Health
• Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification:
  Preferred

• AHA‑BLS or ARC‑BLS or AHA‑CPR or ARC‑CPR:
  Required

• Supervises nursing personnel and operations by making rounds on a regular basis. Assesses routine and non‑routine conditions of patients through identification of symptoms and behavioral changes, reviewing histories of physiological/psychological, cultural and spiritual information, and medical data such as medical history, physical exams and plan of care. Works with staff in unusual cases to develop a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care.
  
  May assist staff to revise the plan to meet changing needs of patients, making appropriate referrals such as dietary or spiritual care. Responds to all acute unit codes and attends to medical emergencies for inpatients. Works with other area supervisors when needed to provide advice or assistance.
• Facilitates hospital throughput including providing resources, managing bed placement and patient transfers/discharges. Coordinates bed huddles as needed. Participates in discharge planning with patients, physicians, social workers, patient education, utilization review and other personnel as appropriate.
• Supervises professional and ancillary personnel. Assists with orientation and training of registry/traveler staff, new and existing employees, helping them learn department routines, policies and procedures. Supervises the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivered throughout the hospital, using methods such as direct observation, rounds, reviewing reports, checking documentation in the medical record, and exerting influence and giving direction to employees as needed.
  
  Ensures compliance of the team with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Maintains and adjusts unit‑based staffing to meet patient needs while observing regulatory mandates, budget guidelines and hospital needs.
• Evaluates employee, patient, family and physician complaints. Responds courteously and promptly and resolves problems within the scope of delegated authority, consulting with administration as required. In the review of patient conditions, works with patients, family, physician and the healthcare team to maintain standards of acceptable quality care.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and well‑being of our associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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