RN - House Supervisor

Trinity Health•MMCIA - MercyOne Newton Medical Center Central IA, IA

About The Position

The House Supervisor provides patient care clinical coordination 24 hours a day and serves as the on-site representative of nursing leadership, department directors, and hospital administration during off shifts and weekends. The role provides nursing leadership, mentoring, feedback, and clinical support to nurses working in Med/Surg, OB, SCU, ER, and OR. In collaboration with department directors and the Chief Nursing Officer, the House Supervisor coordinates clinical care and ensures continuity of care by supervising the operational aspects of patient care units. The position requires an accredited nursing education, a current unrestricted Iowa RN license, and the ability to maintain basic nursing competency across relevant clinical areas and interpret telemetry. The supervisor provides shift-by-shift operational and staffing coordination, supports quality improvement, and helps ensure staff meet organizational standards. The position is part time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Iowa.
Ability to maintain basic nursing competency in Med/Surg, ER, OB, and SCU to provide hands-on support to nursing staff.
Ability to interpret telemetry.
Documented nursing leadership experience, skills, and behaviors.
Ability to manage resources and people effectively.
Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Professional history of high-level clinical performance, judgment, prioritization, and organization.
Behavior that serves as a role model for nursing and other staff.
Ability to understand and apply the nursing process to patient care situations.
Ability to meet the growth and development needs of infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient groups, with knowledge of their cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation processes.
Ability to function well in emergency situations.
Maintain BCLS and ACLS; attain PALS within six months and TNCC and NRP within one year.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

BSN or another bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of clinical experience as an RN staff nurse.
Experience in Med/Surg, ER, SCU, and OB.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care clinical coordination 24 hours a day and serve as the on-site representative of nursing leadership, department directors, and hospital administration during off shifts and weekends.
Provide nursing leadership, mentoring, feedback, and clinical support to nurses in Med/Surg, OB, SCU, ER, and OR.
Coordinate clinical care and ensure continuity of patient care in collaboration with department directors and the Chief Nursing Officer.
Meet the basic requirements of the Medical/Surgical/Pediatric, ER, SCU, and OB staff nurse positions.
Participate effectively with nursing leaders to support the medical center’s mission and organizational goals.
Serve as a mentor and role model for nursing staff and maintain confidentiality regarding employee-related issues.
Use clinical experience and education to make appropriate prioritization decisions.
Make proactive, cost-effective, and safe resource allocation decisions, including shift-by-shift staffing decisions.
Manage and coordinate hospital departments on a shift-by-shift basis.
Serve as a liaison between nursing and physicians when necessary.
Collaborate with department directors in evaluating staff performance.
Demonstrate proficiency in electronic documentation.
Hold staff accountable to organizational values, standards of practice, and expected behavior.
Address formal complaints promptly with a focus on service recovery.
Support department directors and participate in quality assessment and performance improvement.
Attend leadership and other appropriate organizational meetings.
Maintain BCLS and ACLS, attain PALS within six months, and attain TNCC and NRP within one year.