RN - House Supervisor

William Newton Hospital•Winfield, KS

About The Position

Job Summary: The Nursing House Supervisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management of the activities of the total patient care services during his/her assigned shift, in the absence of the Administrator and/or designee, the Nursing House Supervisor has the authority and responsibility for administrative decisions and appropriate notification of the Administrator-on-call.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold current licensure in the state as a registered professional nurse.
Experience as a staff nurse and manager.
ACLS certification within six months.
Successful completion of critical care course within six months.
NRP and/or certification within six months.

Responsibilities

Carries out hospital/nursing policies, procedures and standards.
Visits all patient care units to ascertain condition of patients, evaluate staffing needs and provide support to caregivers.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Administers the effective distribution and utilization of personnel employed during the respective shift, sends staff home when census is low.
Coordinates and evaluates services rendered by and to all departments during the respective shift on an on-going basis. Is responsible for maintaining the budgeted worked hours per unit of service.
Keeps the Nurse Executive, his/her representative and/or the Administrator informed regarding circumstances or situations which have or may have serious impact.
Uses good judgment in ensuring adherence to established hospital procedures and policies.
Informs personnel on ensuing shift regarding condition of patients, follow-up actions required and any special conditions.
Participates on various committees.
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 patient care meetings and in-service education functions.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Evaluates and documents performance of employees as indicated and communicates this information to the Patient Care Manager.
Assumes the duties as outlined in the Emergency Preparedness Manual.
Follows Pharmacy protocols for obtaining drugs when the Pharmacist is unavailable.
Evaluates accuracy of staffing systems.
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Ensures that conduct is professional at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement (QI) activities.
Completes annual in-service and education requirements and returns in a timely fashion.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state and federal and CMS regulations.
Wears identification while on duty.
Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate, actively participates in CQI activities. .
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding operations, fire, safety and infection control.
Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directives to personnel.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission, vision, ethics, goals and core values of the hospital, as well as the mission statement of the department.
Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required.