House Supervisor Nights

McPherson Hospital•McPherson, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an extension of hospital administration and management staff in their absence. Serves as a member of Nursing Leadership. Collaborates with leadership and staff of other departments/services, and providers to ensure quality care is provided to the patients/families served. Position maintains and monitors clinical standards, and maintains shift line responsibility for fiscal, human, and material resources.

Requirements

Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse prior to the date of hire
ACLS , PALS, NRP, and TNCC verified within one year of hiring
NIH Stroke Scale competency required within one year of hiring
Working knowledge of basic computer systems in order to complete data entry required
Basic working email knowledge required.
Ability to use multiple forms of communication devices such as telephones, paging systems, portable data devices.
A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of McPherson Hospital
Thrive in a fast paced environment
Ability to make decisions quickly and clearly articulate the basis on which the decision was made
Ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of others
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and make decisions under stressful situations
Compassion for patients, family members, McPherson Hospital staff and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during emotionally stressful situations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
House Supervisor or other leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Proactively matches existing human and material resources throughout the assigned shift
Identifies ways to improve customer service, streamline care processes and lower costs
Actively participates in the identification and resolution of problems/issues and concerns that impede the delivery of quality care to patients and families
Responds to and provides leadership for security and building facility issues that involve patients and visitors
Implements contingency plans for timely patient placement when patient volumes exceed available resources and provides detailed information to leadership as appropriate
Demonstrates the core values in all interactions with staff, customers and the public
Communicate appropriate information effectively, accurately and timely to the appropriate director or senior leader.
Initiates and supports change by utilizing the input of experts, critical thinking, and the empowerment of others
In collaboration with other department leaders, demonstrate the ability to understand the staffing matrix and to staff the departments appropriately
May perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Completes the initial investigation of all accidents (visitor, patient, employee) that occur on hospital property
Responds to all patient emergencies and hospital emergency codes and fills the role of incident commander until incident is resolved or the incident command structure is expanded and the role is assumed by another individual
Assists providers and nursing staff in resolving issues related to the EMR
Continuously rounds on all nursing units, providing assistance with patient care where needed and when able.
Provides nursing assistance for procedures
Submits patient information to the utilization review vendor when the utilization review coordinator is not on duty
Does not have any direct reports but serves as an extension of management and administration in their absence.
In the absence of management, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.