RN-House Supervisor, Full Time, Nights

Kindred Healthcare • Logan, WV

5d

About The Position

The RN-House Supervisor is responsible for personnel, management, and coordination of nursing service activities during the scheduled shift, in accordance with hospital philosophy, objectives, and policies, to ensure safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care. The supervisor works effectively with other shifts to support continuity of care and takes charge in the absence of the Director of Nursing Services.

This position oversees shift nursing activities and staff, coordinates nursing services through charge nurses, supports employee orientation and in-service education, and helps evaluate nursing policies, procedures, records, staffing, and performance. The supervisor also communicates nursing service needs, problems, and unusual events to the Director of Nursing Services and supports hospital safety, environmental, and infection-control programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Nurse credential.
• Current state RN license.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Empathy for patients' needs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in spoken and written English.
• Detail orientation and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support optimal patient care.
• Flexibility in accepting and supporting changes in work assignments based on department and patient needs.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in working with patients of all ages and populations.
• Knowledge of appropriate equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective patient outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
• At least two years of post-graduate acute care hospital experience.
• At least two years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Experience in appropriate clinical care areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting hospital policy and state law as they relate to nursing service.
• Assist in evaluating and formulating nursing service policies, procedures, decisions, and solutions.
• Participate in hospital safety procedures and programs.
• Manage guidance and counseling activities for personnel on the designated shift.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to nursing service records.
• Oversee all activities, nursing care, and execution of nursing and hospital policies during the scheduled shift.
• Inform the Director of Nursing Services about nursing activities, needs, problems, and unusual events.
• Recommend purchases of supplies and equipment required for nursing service.
• Coordinate nursing service activities through charge nurses.
• Review nursing staffing patterns, check attendance, and revise the daily staff schedule as necessary.
• Evaluate employee performance against written standards and approve or reject salary change recommendations.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing Services the hiring, promotion, suspension, and termination of nursing service employees.
• Maintain and assist with orientation programs for new employees.
• Assist in supervising the in-service education program and evaluate its effectiveness and need for revisions.
• Investigate and report complaints.
• Conduct routine nursing service checks on personnel, time cards, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Initiate and approve repair orders.
• Oversee environmental control, including infection control.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED