House Supervisor

TOUCHETTE•Centreville, IL

6d•$36 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The House Supervisor has the responsibility of overseeing the day to day operations of the organization and accountability of those actions after normal business hours. The House Supervisor provides leadership and guidance to the employees in the absence of the department leaders. Provides oversite in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the organization.

Requirements

Registered Nurse – BSN required
Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse
Current CPR certification
Current ACLS ccertification or within 3 month of hire date
Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership experience, management experience preferred
Computer literate. Computer literacy content focuses on computer basics and the use of generic software applications such as word processing, presentation software, and the use of electronic communication such as email.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to use critical thinking skills
Strong leadership skills relative to motivation and decision making
Ability to problem solve effectively
Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time
Regularly exposed to body fluids with the risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.
Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics
Able to transfer or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices
Requesting assistance is expected
Required in positioning and moving clients and medical equipment. Pushing required performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Considerable twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching during many aspects of clients care (bathing, making beds, setting up and monitoring medical equipment)
Able to use one or both hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine maculation to perform procedures
Able to feel vibrations, temperature changes and pulses
Near acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction.
Far acuity: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction
Able to accurately read labels and prepare medications. Read written communication and monitor medical equipment findings.
Ability to adapt to continually changing environment
Able to accept constructive criticism and accept own limits
Emotional and mental stability needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients, families and health team members.
Must be able to hear a forced whisper at 5 ft.

Nice To Haves

MSN preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Budgeting experience, if applicable
PDCA experience, if applicable

Responsibilities

Functions within the scope of practice as defined by respective certification/license
Demonstrates Caring, Professionalism, and Respect (cPr); conscious of the needs of others; offers assistance when necessary and provides service with a sense of compassion and empathy
Maintains an environment that preserves individual dignity and respect for privacy and confidentiality
Acknowledges and respects cultural, generational, socio-economical, and educational diversities and interacts professionally
Interacts with patients and families according to age and developmental levels
Accountable for maintaining an attitude and behavior that is in accordance with the hospital mission, vision and values
Fosters and maintains a safe workplace
Assist and maintain a comfortable and therapeutic environment
Promotes harmonious relationships among the healthcare team
Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to regulatory, organizational, and departmental changes
Demonstrates an ability to prioritize, organize and perform under stressful/non-stressful situations
Conscious of the needs of others; offers assistance when necessary and provides service with a sense of compassion and empathy
Interacts appropriately with the age and developmental levels of internal and external customers
Sustains self-motivation for professional and personal growth
Accountable for maintaining an attitude and behavior that exhibits pride in your work and the organization
Remains knowledgeable of and responsible for job duties while maintaining poise in a variety of situations
Maintains professional appearance in accordance with dress code policy; considers the effects of appearance on customer expectations and needs of specific job environment
Maintain self-motivation and productivity utilizing effective time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal skills
Provides seamless handoff communications with the healthcare team, patients, employees, visitors and vendors
Performs adjustments to work assignments as necessary to achieve efficient and effective unit operation
Addresses and resolves customer complaints and/or concerns independently whenever possible.
Implements Chain of Command when necessary
Adheres to organizational policies and procedures
Adheres to time and attendance requirements
Successfully completes organizational and departmental orientation and/or mandatory annual training, competencies, and in-services
Completes annual employee health requirements
Demonstrates participation in organizational, nursing, and departmental communications, which include but are not limited to unit meetings, intranet, and emails
Assists in control of organization resources
Participates and promotes activities regarding quality and process improvement
Delegates appropriately according to skill level
Anticipates, requests, and accepts assistance from others
Adheres to Infection Prevention Plan and policies
Assesses and maintains department specific equipment and products
Accountable for supervising hospital operation, routine departmental patient care activities, department personnel, staff development and discipline
Accountable for budgeting and monitoring department equipment, capital, FTEs and supplies
Demonstrates management skills that fosters a unified team work environment within the department
Improve departmental/processes through best practices.
Monitor the progression of operational goals
Participates and promotes activities regarding quality improvement, team participation, mandatory inservices, training and departmental unit meetings or other activities as required
Functions as patient advocate by collaborating with physicians, nursing and ancillary services, communicating patient needs and wishes to physician and/or other members of the healthcare team and communicates Plan of Care to patient and family
Communicates effectively with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff, coworkers, patients and families on a need-to-know basis
Participates in hospital wide and departmental performance improvement activities