Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor - Kings Mills Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Mason, OH

10d

About The Position

The Facility Nursing Supervisor maintains continuity of patient care in the absence of unit nurse managers or directors throughout the hospital. The role supervises and coordinates hospital personnel to support safe, efficient care, oversees nursing care and patient conditions, and works with clinical and operational leaders to coordinate staffing, workflow, and resources. The supervisor responds to emergency codes, directs staff as appropriate, escalates issues through the chain of command, and supports the organization’s mission, policies, and Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact-covered license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Skills and abilities in collaborative relationship building, working with physicians and medical staff, conflict resolution, oral and written communication, diversity, consensus building, group facilitation, situational leadership, stakeholder engagement, and managing behaviors.
• Knowledge and abilities related to high-reliability concepts, care delivery models, clinical outcomes, evidence-based practice, nursing best practices, hospital policies, quality improvement, regulatory standards, risk management, and patient safety.
• Leadership capabilities including foundational leadership, mentoring, change management, accountability, advocacy, receiving feedback and coaching, succession planning, workforce development, and staffing management.
• Problem-solving, customer service, data analysis, human resources, information management and technology, strategic planning, people management, and experience in union environments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Nurse Executive Certification or 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 a safe and efficient standard of care.
• Make patient care assignments based on staff ability and patient needs.
• Evaluate care provided by personnel under the supervisor’s direction, make appropriate changes, and provide feedback.
• Remain accountable for personal care and care delegated to others, adhering to ethical and legal standards.
• Seek assistance from appropriate resources when needed.
• Visit nursing units to oversee nursing care and evaluate patient conditions.
• Evaluate unit census and patient acuity, collaborating with the Resource Optimization Center and other department leaders on patient care assignments.
• Collaborate 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.
• Notify on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery.
• Use the nursing process to assess patients’ overt and covert physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Use effective communication to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care in relation to patient assignments and workflow.
• Address patient and unit issues using a problem-solving approach and make realistic recommendations for change.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision and adhere to BSMH policies and the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager