Registered Nurse (RN) - House Supervisor - Defiance Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Defiance, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Nursing Supervisor maintains continuity of patient care throughout the hospital when unit nurse managers or directors are absent. The supervisor coordinates hospital personnel and resources to support safe, efficient care; oversees nursing units and patient conditions; and collaborates with clinical and operational leaders on staffing, patient assignments, and workflow. The role responds to emergency codes, directs staff as appropriate, escalates issues through the chain of command, and notifies on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery.

The supervisor evaluates care provided by others, remains accountable for delegated care, and uses the nursing process to assess patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. The role communicates with patients and families, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, resolves patient and unit issues, and recommends changes. The supervisor supports the organization’s mission, vision, policies, and Nursing Professional Practice Model. Other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. A current RN license in the state of practice or under a compact agreement and BLS certification are required. Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience, are preferred, as are charge nurse or management experience. PALS, ACLS, and Nurse Executive or designated specialty certification are preferred. Training is not specified.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state where working or covered by a compact agreement.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience, is preferred.
• Charge nurse or management experience is preferred.
• Skills and abilities include collaborative relationship-building; collaboration with physicians and medical staff; conflict resolution; oral and written communication; valuing diversity; consensus building and group facilitation; situational leadership; stakeholder engagement; application of high-reliability concepts; knowledge of care delivery models, clinical outcomes, evidence-based practices, hospital policies, nursing best practices, patient care services, performance and quality improvement, regulatory standards, and risk management; knowledge of patient safety programs; change management; foundational leadership and mentoring; advocacy and accountability; data analysis, customer service, human resources, information technology, people management, problem-solving, staffing, strategic planning, workforce development, and working in union environments.
• Training: None.

Nice To Haves

• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• 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 continuity of safe, efficient care.
• Make patient care assignments based on staff abilities and patient needs.
• Evaluate care provided by staff under the supervisor’s direction, make appropriate changes, and provide feedback.
• Maintain accountability 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 care and evaluate patient conditions.
• Evaluate census and patient 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.
• Notify on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery.
• Use the nursing process to assess patients’ physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs.
• Communicate effectively to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on patient assignments and workflow.
• Address patient and unit issues using problem-solving approaches and make realistic recommendations for change.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision, follow BSMH policies, and practice in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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.
• Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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