RN House Supervisor (Nights)

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

5d

About The Position

The RN House Supervisor provides nursing staff with support and guidance in delivering patient care and supervises and leads staff. The supervisor rounds frequently during the shift, identifies issues requiring administrative action, and communicates them to the appropriate level. The role also provides care consistent with patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs and adapts communication and care approaches to the patient population served. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The description summarizes the role’s duties and may be amended or supplemented.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 3 years of RN experience.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to move throughout the department, hospital, and between off-campus sites.

Nice To Haves

• Critical care or charge nurse experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Certified Critical-Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to nursing staff in the delivery of 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 and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level