RN -House Supervisor- PRN - Nights

Ochsner Health • Slidell, LA

3d

About The Position

This job provides administrative and clinical support to facilitate the delivery of patient care based on the nursing process and assists in monitoring quality care by ensuring efficient use of resources. The House Supervisor serves as a resource to nursing staff, rounds throughout the shift to identify issues requiring administrative action, and supervises and leads staff. Care is provided according to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, with behavior adapted to the specific patient population. The role also requires maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance. The position is PRN and listed for nights.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Three years of RN experience.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to move throughout the department and hospital and between off-campus sites.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work: exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to work with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential communicable disease exposure; healthcare work may also involve occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

• Critical care or charge nurse experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for Ochsner Magnet Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to nursing staff in delivering patient care.
• Round frequently throughout the shift, identify issues requiring administrative action, and communicate them to the appropriate level.
• Supervise and lead staff effectively.
• Provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area.
• Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level