PRN House Supervisor RN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Foley, AL

About The Position

The Supervisor, House - RN provides leadership during assigned shifts to oversee hospital operations and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role serves as the administrative point of contact during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, managing staffing, responding to emergencies, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards, and supporting clinical and non-clinical staff. The House Supervisor supervises and supports nursing staff, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, monitors census and bed utilization, addresses patient and family concerns, and facilitates communication among staff, physicians, and administration. The role also supports staffing, budget oversight, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and operational improvement, and may work in a staff role when required.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Nursing.
1–2 years of related professional experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to delegate, work effectively with others, and independently manage tasks while meeting deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee hospital operations during assigned shifts and ensure appropriate staffing levels across departments.
Monitor hospital census and coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, and bed utilization.
Serve as the administrative contact for staff, patients, and families during non-business hours, addressing inquiries and resolving conflicts.
Respond to emergencies, crises, and critical patient-care issues by coordinating resources and personnel.
Serve as incident commander in disaster situations until relieved by a senior leader.
Supervise nursing staff and provide clinical guidance, oversight, and support for delegation and care delivery.
Promote efficient use of organizational resources to provide cost-effective, safe patient care.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, and address deviations.
Handle patient and family complaints and inquiries professionally and empathetically.
Complete and validate the midnight census and report accurate patient counts and bed status.
Conduct hospital rounds to assess staff and patient needs and monitor safety and quality standards.
Facilitate communication among staff, physicians, and administration to resolve issues and maintain operational efficiency.
Provide administrative decision-making support when department managers or senior administrators are absent, escalating critical issues to the Administrator on Call as needed.
Identify performance-improvement opportunities and assist with initiatives to improve care delivery and patient satisfaction.
Monitor and maintain adequate supplies for staff.
Supervise, train, and oversee departmental staff; schedule employees and consult with a Manager or Director on staffing issues.
Assist with performance evaluations and goal setting.
Assist in managing departmental budgets, monitor expenditures, and support cost-effective operations while maintaining service quality.
May contribute to evaluating and implementing technologies and developing departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensure regulatory compliance; may participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes; follow established quality-control practices.
Collaborate with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery, and stay current on industry developments, technologies, and regulatory changes.
May work in a staff role as required and fulfill the competencies established for that job.
Perform other assigned duties and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.