RN House Supervisor

The Nursing House Supervisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management of the activities of the total patient care services during his/her assigned shift. In the absence of the Administrator and/or designee, the Nursing House Supervisor has the authority and responsibility for administrative decisions and appropriate notification of the Administrator-on-Call.

• Carries out hospital/nursing policies, procedures and standards.
• Visits all patient care units to ascertain the condition of patients, evaluate staffing needs and provide support to caregivers.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care concerns.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Administers the effective distribution and utilization of staff employed during the respective shift.
• Coordinates and evaluates services rendered by and to all departments during the respective shift on an ongoing basis.
• Keeps the Nurse Executive, his/her representative and/or the Administrator informed regarding circumstances or situations which have or may have serious impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holds current licensure in Indiana.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience as a staff nurse and manager.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.