Supervisor-House, Hourly | PRN | Nursing Administration

Great River Health • Fort Madison, IA

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About The Position

The House Supervisor is a competent registered nurse who coordinates and directs activities across nursing units and other departments when the Nursing Director and Administration are absent. The role represents nursing leadership, demonstrates professionalism, and supports the hospital’s mission, vision, and values. The House Supervisor oversees staff providing general nursing care, works independently, and fosters teamwork and collaboration while delivering high-quality service to patients, employees, administration, management, physicians, and visitors.

The position maintains knowledge of regulatory standards and evidence-based practices, ensures compliance, rounds frequently on nursing units, and serves as the patient placement officer when that role is unfilled. During off-hours, the House Supervisor coordinates hospital operations, acts as incident commander at the start of emergency situations, schedules surgeries, activates the on-call surgical team, obtains supplies from materials management, and responds to codes and rapid responses. The House Supervisor also fills in for the staffing office when needed.

The role actively supports and participates in shared governance and demonstrates leadership, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement in patient care and hospital operations. The position works night shift at both WB and FM.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Registered Nurse licensure through the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON), required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association) required within 180 days.
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter certification (Iowa Department of Human Services) required within 180 days.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification (American Heart Association) required within 180 days.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (American Heart Association) required within 180 days.
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification (Iowa Department of Human Services) required within 180 days.
• NIHSS Certification (Apex Innovations) required within 180 days.
• Proficiency in clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• HCHC-NRP and FM-NRP qualifications.
• MOAB qualification for all campuses.
• Pharmacy certification for HCHC and FM.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts/Sciences (BA/BS), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or another related field.
• 4–6 years of nursing practice experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Critical care experience.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification through the Emergency Nurses Association, preferred within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.
• Communicate nursing service philosophies, goals, policies, priorities, and procedures.
• Direct or supervise nursing care staff in the provision of patient care.
• Gather, analyze, and document information to make staffing decisions while maintaining budget restrictions.
• Meet with physicians to discuss care concerns, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
• Round regularly on nursing care units to assess activity, support staff, and monitor staffing decisions.
• Act as the bed placement officer when that position is unfilled.
• Act as incident commander at the start of emergency management plans.
• Maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and infection control standards.
• Observe, interview, and assess patients to identify customer service needs through leadership rounding.
• Communicate shift activities to Nursing Leadership through the House Supervisor Report.
• Collaborate with other leaders, when appropriate, to resolve conflicts and patient or family concerns.
• Maintain proficiency in the content of all emergency management plans.
• Act as the staffing office specialist when that position is unfilled.
• Coordinate off-hours hospital operations, including scheduling surgeries, activating the on-call surgical team, obtaining necessary supplies, and responding to codes and rapid responses.
• Support and participate in shared governance and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree