RN House Supervisor PRN

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. New Orleans East Hospital, vital to LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been New Orleans East’s and the surrounding community’s trusted healthcare leader since 2014, embodying our mission of not only superior care, but healthcare with heart, courtesy, concern, kindness, and welcoming spirit for everyone. Learn more about New Orleans East Hospital and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction.

Requirements

3 years of experience as a charge nurse, clinical supervisor or nurse manager.
Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.
American Heart Association BLS-HCP.
Demonstrates leadership, managerial ability, good written/verbal communication skills.
Application of good interpersonal relationships, principles of supervision and administration.
Problem solving and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures smooth day to day operation of hospital on assigned shift: Carries out hospital/nursing policies, infection control/safety/environmental policies, procedures and standards.
Visits all patient care units to ascertain condition of patients, evaluate staffing needs and provide support to caregivers.
Coordinates and evaluates services rendered by and to all departments during the respective shift on an ongoing basis.
Keeps the leadership informed regarding circumstances or situations which have or may have serious impact.
Assesses physiologic, psychosocial educational and developmental needs of patients and families and intervenes as needed at all times of stress and crisis.
Serves as a main resource person on all nursing units for the hospital.
Provides administrative leadership of the hospital in the absence of administrative personnel: Administers the distribution and utilization of personnel employed during the respective shift.
Informs personnel on ensuring shifts regarding condition of patients, follow up actions required and any special conditions.
Evaluates and documents performance of employees as indicated and communicates this information to the appropriate department managers.
Evaluates accuracy of the acuity systems.
Ensures the professional development of self and staff: Participates and assists in the planning and providing of in-service education programs within the hospital or other meetings, seminars, or institutes conducted outside the hospital.
Participates in nursing meetings and in-service education functions.
Establishes and maintains communication between other nursing and ancillary departments for the purpose of problem solving: Participates on as assigned hospital and/or nursing committees.
Ensures appropriate staffing: Staffs patient care units according to staffing matrix, unit-specific needs and employee experience/expertise.