RN House Supervisor

This is a middle management position for supervisory coverage of the Nursing Department, other patient care areas and the hospital in general during night shifts. Responsibilities require knowledge of hospital and nursing policies and procedures, allowing independent judgement in their interpretation. The house supervisor duties include provision of managerial and clinical links between the nurse manager and department direction in their absence, and the administrator-on-call. Additionally, this position will include knowledge of utilization review rules and regulations as they assist physicians and staff in assigning admission status.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Allen Parish Hospital.
• Assess patient care requirements on each unit, by making rounds in the Emergency Department (ED) and all other areas of the hospital (according to the departmental need/activity).
• Assess the acuity of care required by the patients.
• Implement staffing plan for shift based on patient acuity, patient census and available staff.
• Serves as a resource for staff for solving clinical problems.
• Assist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional responsibilities.
• Provide for immediate follow-up, documentation and communication of incidents to appropriate manager and director.
• Respond to emergency situations (RRT, Code Blue) and assists as necessary.
• Act as a resource in identifying and/or solving administrative/operational problems.
• Anticipate actual/potential problems that may occur on their shift and sets shift priorities accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems in a fair, consistent manner.
• Contact representatives of departments not presently in the hospital for assistance with problem solving, timely and appropriately.
• Act as a resource, interpret and ensure adherence to Allen Parish Hospital and nursing philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Report to the administrator-on-call significant incidents and problems such as:

 Unusual patient or family member problems or concerns
 Physician concerns
 Borrowing or lending of major equipment
 Major damage or utility outages
 Security problems
 Public relations or media events
 Fire
 Disaster
 Bomb threats
 Matters of legal importance
 Calls received from the Office of Healthcare Quality, Health Department or any other regulatory body
 Safety issues

• Obtain materials/supplies from Central Supply and/ or storeroom for patient care when these departments are not open.
• Provide support, guidance and feedback to staff.
• Give ongoing timely feedback, verbal and written anecdotes, to staff on performance. Written anecdotes are passed on to the nurse manager or director to be used as part of the performance evaluations.
• Contribute to evening, night and weekend staff performance evaluations.
• Facilitate staff attendance at staff development sessions, offered during their shift.
• Identify and communicate staff needs for continuing education.
• Assist staff to interpret change in a positive manner.
• Assist staff to provide a safe work environment for patient care.
• Keep professionally current, by attending continuing education programs, seminars, workshops, group meetings, and/or independent research reading.
• Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control procedures. Intervenes in unsafe situations.
• Comply with the standards of behavior and seek guidance when in doubt.
• Meet and exceed expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.
• Assist physicians and staff in admission criteria for assigning admission status to patients (observation/ admission)
• Monitor documentation for adherence to utilization rules and regulations.

Must carry an active registered nurse license with the ability to practice in the state of Louisiana.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.66 - $39.54 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kinder, LA 70648: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40