House Supervisor - Med Surg - Urbana Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Urbana, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Nursing Supervisor maintains continuity of patient care across all areas of the hospital when unit nurse managers or directors are absent. The role supervises and coordinates hospital personnel, supports safe and efficient care, and collaborates with nursing units, the Resource Optimization Center, supply chain leadership, physicians, and other department leaders. The supervisor visits units, monitors patient needs and care, responds to emergency codes, 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 license covered by a compact (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support certification (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).
• Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience (preferred).
• Charge nurse or management experience (preferred).
• Skills and knowledge in collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, leadership, patient care, quality and performance improvement, regulatory standards, risk management, staffing, problem-solving, and related areas listed in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support 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 safe, efficient, and continuous patient care.
• Make patient care assignments based on staff abilities and patient needs; evaluate delegated care and provide feedback or make changes as appropriate.
• Maintain accountability for personal care and care delegated to others, follow ethical and legal standards, and seek assistance from appropriate resources when needed.
• Visit nursing units to oversee care and evaluate patients’ conditions.
• Evaluate patient census and acuity by unit and collaborate with the Resource Optimization Center and department leaders on patient care assignments.
• Coordinate with supply chain leadership to expedite delivery of medications, equipment, linen, food, and information services to patients, physicians, and staff.
• Respond to hospital emergency codes and direct staff as appropriate.
• Escalate issues promptly through the chain of command and notify on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery.
• Use the nursing process to assess patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs and communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on patient assignments and workflow; address patient and unit issues through problem-solving and recommend realistic changes.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision, follow BSMH policies, and practice according to the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level