House Supervisor - Med Surg - Urbana Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Urbana, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Nursing Supervisor maintains continuity of patient care throughout the hospital when unit nurse managers or directors are absent. The role supervises and coordinates hospital personnel to sustain safe, efficient care; assigns staff based on ability and patient needs; evaluates delegated care; and remains accountable for the care provided. The supervisor visits nursing units, evaluates patient census and acuity, and collaborates with the Resource Optimization Center and department leaders on patient assignments and workflow. In partnership with supply chain leadership, the supervisor helps ensure timely delivery of materials and services to patients, physicians, and staff. The role responds to hospital emergency codes, directs staff as appropriate, notifies on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery, and escalates issues through the chain of command. The supervisor uses the nursing process and effective communication to address patient and family needs, works with interdisciplinary teams, and applies problem-solving to patient and unit issues. The role supports the organization’s mission, vision, policies, and nursing professional practice model. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Build collaborative relationships and collaborate with physicians and other medical staff.
• Conflict resolution, effective oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, and relationship building.
• Situational leadership, stakeholder engagement, consensus building, group facilitation, and management of desired and undesired behaviors.
• Knowledge of high-reliability concepts, care delivery models, clinical outcomes, evidence-based practice, nursing best practices, and patient care services.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, risk management, quality improvement, performance improvement, and patient safety programs.
• Ability to identify risks, respond to recommendations, and learn from setbacks and failures.
• Leadership capabilities including change management, mentoring, foundational leadership, workforce development, and people management.
• Ability to uphold ethical principles and corporate compliance standards, accept feedback and coaching, and remain accountable for actions and decisions.
• Skills in data and information analysis, customer service, information management and technology, problem-solving, staffing, and strategic planning.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate hospital personnel to maintain safe and efficient standards of care.
• Make patient care assignments according to staff ability and patient needs.
• Evaluate care provided by others under the supervisor’s direction, make appropriate changes, and provide feedback.
• Maintain accountability for personal care and care delegated to others, and adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Seek assistance from appropriate resources when needed.
• Visit nursing units to oversee nursing care and evaluate patients’ conditions.
• Evaluate patient census and acuity by unit and collaborate with the Resource Optimization Center and department leaders on patient care assignments.
• Coordinate with supply chain leadership to expedite 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 promptly through the chain of command and notify on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery.
• Use the nursing process to assess patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Communicate effectively to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care and support patient assignments and workflow activities.
• Address patient and unit issues through problem-solving and make realistic recommendations for change.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision, follow BSMH policies, and practice in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed