House Supervisor - FT / Nights

Surgery Partners, Inc•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Responsible for the management and coordination of patient care within the hospital. This is accomplished through the implementation and integration of the nursing process, through assignment and supervision of the unit team, and in coordination and collaboration with the physicians utilizing the unit. Functions as a resource in the hospital units.

Requirements

Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Minimum of 5 years in acute care hospital services
House supervisory or charge nurse experience required
BLS & ACLS & PALS

Nice To Haves

Critical care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care requirements for patients in the hospital. Assesses need for personal growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet need.
Fosters a service which is consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the hospital.
Consults with patients/families through primary nurse request, direct family request, and/or direct assessment of patient/family response to hospitalization.
Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Provides leadership, direction, mentorship, and support to the patient care team. Acts as point of contact for all transfers and admissions.
Demonstrates an expert level of clinical competency as to serve as a clinical resource and acts as a competency validator as outlined in unit specific competency assessment plan.
Ensures appropriate staffing levels to provide safe patient care are maintained.
Assists in providing effective distribution and utilization of personnel with particular emphasis on staffing for nursing areas.
Manages the resolution of issues that arise during the course of the shift. Executes decisions in the absence of the hospital administration. Determines need to contact Administrator on Call. Coordinates with Chief Nursing Officer and unit managers as indicated.
Evaluates issues and identifies trends. Communicates trends to hospital leadership and collaborates on problem solving to address trended issues.
Serves as the leader of the hospital safety plan in the absence of hospital administrators and other leaders. Includes coordinating the response to reported incidents including employee injuries.
Monitors and evaluates clinical standards within the Hospital.
Serves as clinical support for Emergency Department, Inpatient and ICU as needed (may require direct patient care assignment).
Ensures that age and culturally appropriate care is given.
Follow Stand Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.