Registered Nurse, Senior House Supervisor

Lifepoint Health•Sylva, NC

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The House Nursing Supervisor provides 24-hour coordination of appropriate patient placement throughout the Hospital. The House Nursing Supervisor works closely with all departments, Medical Staff, and Administration to maximize the use of the hospitals' resources to provide quality patient care.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state.
Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.
A minimum of two (4) years experience acute care nursing practice that includes sufficient clinical and management experience to ensure competence.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of North Carolina
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS must be current upon acceptance of position.
AHA ACLS certification or within 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter.
AHA PALS certification or within 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter.

Responsibilities

Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
Effectively and proactively responds to changes in census, staffing and/or acuity. Communicates with appropriate supervisory/managerial staff regarding problems requiring interventions.
Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Collaborates with Department Directors, hospital staff, case management and physician to determine, reduce and eliminate barriers within the system which may impede patient flow.
Monitors bed availability in all levels of care as necessary to meet changing patient placement needs.
Investigates complaints of patients, relatives, physicians, personnel and visitors. Take necessary steps toward resolution of complaints.
Assists in identifying, coordinating and conducting education, training and in-servicing programs for patients and staff.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Employee supervises others.
Scheduling of House Supervisors.
Oversee department orientation, education and communication.
Point of contact for job specific questions
Responsible for updating policies for department.