Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor – West Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Nursing House Supervisor is responsible for maintaining continuity of patient care in the absence of the unit nurse managers/directors in all areas of the hospital. This role supervises and coordinates activities of hospital personnel to maintain the continuity of a safe and efficient standard of care. The supervisor makes patient care assignments according to staff ability and patient needs, evaluates care given by others, and makes appropriate changes and provides feedback. They maintain accountability for their own care and care delegated to others, adhering to ethical and legal standards and seeking assistance from appropriate resources when needed. The role involves visiting nursing units to oversee nursing care and evaluate patient conditions, assessing census and acuity levels, and collaborating with the Resource Optimization Center (ROC) and other department leaders for patient care assignments. In collaboration with supply chain leadership, the supervisor expedites the delivery of necessary materials. They respond to emergency codes, assume responsibility for directing staff, and promptly escalate issues through the chain of command. Notifying on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery is also a key responsibility. The Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor consistently utilizes the nursing process to assess patient needs, employs effective communication, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. They address patient and unit issues using a problem-solving approach and support the organization's mission and vision while adhering to policies.

Requirements

• Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (required)
• Associates Nursing or Diploma RN (required)
• Previous house supervisor, charge nurse, or leadership experience required

Nice To Haves

• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
• 2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience (preferred)
• Charge nurse or management experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of hospital personnel to maintain the continuity of a safe and efficient standard of care.
• Makes patient care assignments according to staff ability and patient needs.
• Evaluates care given by others under his/her direction.
• Makes appropriate changes and provides feedback to other personnel.
• Maintains accountability for own care and care delegated to others.
• Adheres to ethical and legal standards.
• Seeks assistance from appropriate resources, when needed.
• Visits the nursing units to oversee nursing care and evaluate condition of patients.
• Evaluates the census and acuity level of patients per unit and collaborates with ROC (Resource Optimization Center) and other department leaders for patient care assignments.
• In collaboration with supply chain leadership, expedites the efficient delivery of materials (medications, equipment, linen, food and information services) to patients, physicians and staff.
• Responds to emergency codes throughout the hospital and assumes responsibility for directing staff as appropriate.
• Promptly escalates issues through chain of command.
• Notifies on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery.
• Consistently utilizes the nursing process to assess overt and covert physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs of all patients.
• Utilizes basic principles of effective communication to meet the needs of the patient/family.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care in relation to patient assignments and workflow activities.
• Deals with patient and unit issues by utilizing the problem-solving approach and makes realistic recommendations for change.
• Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to BSMH policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree