House Supervisor - Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Day Shift - St. Bernard Parish Hospital

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

10d

About The Position

This job provides administrative and clinical support to facilitate patient care based on the nursing process and assists in monitoring quality care through efficient use of resources. The House Supervisor serves as a resource to nursing staff, rounds throughout the shift to identify issues requiring administrative action and communicate them to the appropriate level, and supervises and leads staff. Care is provided according to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, with behavior adapted to the patient population. The role also requires maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance. The position is PRN, day shift, at St. Bernard Parish Hospital.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse diploma.
• At least 3 years of acute care experience.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Computer skills and dexterity for patient information data entry and retrieval.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to move throughout the department and hospital and between off-campus sites.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Critical care or charge nurse experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Round frequently throughout the shift, identify issues needing administrative action, and communicate them to the appropriate level.
• Supervise and lead staff effectively.
• Provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED