RN House Supervisor

Longmont United Hospital•Longmont, CO

13d•$44 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

The RN House Supervisor coordinates and directs safe, efficient patient care and patient throughput throughout Longmont United Hospital. The role serves as a key communication link among the emergency department, patient registration, Licensed Independent Practitioners, and nursing units, and provides clinical guidance for direct and indirect care processes. The supervisor leads hospital Codes and emergency management, acts for department and hospital executives when they are absent, and reports concerns and events to the designated administrator on call. The position includes making rounds on hospital units and participating in patient care as needed, including starting IVs, transporting patients, and completing admission and discharge procedures. The RN House Supervisor also manages clinical aspects of patient transfers, responds to STAT calls and in-house emergency codes, helps coordinate Code Blue and Rapid Response Team events, and works with staffing and nursing leaders to support adequate unit staffing. The role contributes to the development of processes and standards that promote quality care and maintains clinical skills through ongoing education and meeting attendance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within two years of hire or transfer to the role.
Two years of clinical RN experience.
RN license to practice in the state of employment, as applicable.
Team player and collaborator, with the ability to influence team members to achieve outcomes.
Strong clinical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage critical situations and resources across multiple hospital departments.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing.
One year of clinical leadership experience.
ICU, ED, med/surg, or PACU background.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct safe, efficient patient care and patient throughput throughout the hospital.
Serve as a communication link among the emergency department, patient registration, Licensed Independent Practitioners, and nursing units.
Provide clinical resource support for direct and indirect care processes.
Provide leadership and direction for hospital Codes and emergency management.
Act as an agent for department and hospital executives in their absence and report concerns and events to the designated administrator on call.
Make rounds on units and participate in patient care as needed, including starting IVs, patient transport, and admission and discharge procedures.
Manage clinical aspects of patient transfers, including assessing patient stability and need for transfer, locating facilities, and arranging medical coverage.
Respond to all STAT calls and in-house emergency codes.
Support direction and coordination of Code Blue and RRT events in the absence of a physician, and serve as a role model for patient care staff in emergencies.
Collaborate with the staffing coordinator, nurse managers, and other leaders to ensure adequate nursing-unit staffing.
Facilitate development of processes and standards that ensure quality patient care.
Maintain a high skill level through ongoing education and meeting attendance.