Nursing House Supervisor

CommonSpirit Health • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Nursing House Supervisor is a hospital-wide clinical and operational leader who serves as the central decision-maker during their shift. The role supports safe patient care, optimizes patient flow, and provides oversight and support to nursing units and hospital services, particularly during off-peak hours and emergencies. The supervisor oversees bed management and patient placement, allocates staffing resources, and provides clinical consultation to nursing staff on complex care issues and protocols. The role also responds to emergencies, coordinates critical transfers, represents the hospital administratively, addresses operational challenges, and facilitates communication among departments. Success requires clinical judgment, decisive leadership, and a comprehensive understanding of hospital operations, along with effective collaboration with physicians, nursing leadership, and department managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Washington required.
• At least three years of increasingly responsible inpatient operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize hospital demands to ensure patient needs are met.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, active listening skills, and conflict mediation ability.
• ACLS and BLS certifications upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or Telemetry.
• Knowledge of utilization review.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital-wide bed management and patient placement.
• Allocate staffing resources across units.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to nursing staff on complex patient care issues and protocols.
• Respond proactively to emergencies and coordinate critical transfers.
• Serve as the hospital's administrative representative during the shift.
• Manage unforeseen operational challenges and facilitate interdepartmental communication.
• Support safe patient care standards, optimize patient flow, and provide oversight to nursing units and hospital services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and department managers to support cohesive care delivery and efficient resource utilization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level