House Supervisor Weekend Only Plan - Mt. Pleasant Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Mt. Pleasant, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Nursing House Supervisor maintains continuity of patient care across all areas of the hospital when unit nurse managers or directors are absent. The role oversees nursing care, coordinates hospital personnel and resources, supports safe and efficient standards of care, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and department leaders. The supervisor responds to hospital emergencies, addresses patient and unit issues, and supports the organization’s mission, policies, and Nursing Professional Practice Model. The position is based at Mt. Pleasant Hospital and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on days/evenings. Patient populations served may range from neonates through geriatrics. The work environment may include high-stress and fluctuating workloads, interruptions, exposure to infectious materials and other listed hazards, and prolonged periods working alone. Travel to off-site locations may be required; long-distance or air travel is not to exceed 10%.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of employment or coverage by a compact license.
BLS Basic Life Support certification.
Associate degree in Nursing or RN diploma.
For Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
For Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations, three years of nursing experience is required.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of patients served.
Skills and knowledge listed include collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, situational leadership, patient safety, nursing best practices, quality improvement, risk management, staffing, problem solving, and ethical and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
Nurse Executive Certification or a designated specialty certification.
Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience.
Charge nurse or management experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, except where required for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate hospital personnel to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous patient care.
Make patient care assignments based on staff capabilities and patient needs; evaluate care provided, make changes as appropriate, and give personnel feedback.
Remain accountable for personal care and care delegated to others, follow ethical and legal standards, and seek assistance from appropriate resources when needed.
Visit nursing units to oversee care and assess patient conditions.
Evaluate unit census and patient acuity, and collaborate with the Resource Optimization Center and other department leaders on patient care assignments.
Coordinate with supply chain leadership to facilitate delivery of medications, equipment, linen, food, and information services to patients, physicians, and staff.
Respond to emergency codes throughout the hospital and direct staff as appropriate.
Escalate issues through the chain of command and notify on-call personnel about impending emergency surgery.
Use the nursing process to assess patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs and communicate effectively with patients and families.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on patient assignments and workflow.
Address patient and unit issues using problem-solving approaches and make realistic recommendations for change.
Support the organization’s mission and vision, follow organizational policies, and practice in accordance with the Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and specific needs of patients served, in accordance with departmental policies.
Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.