What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Supervisor -Nursing Administration - Per Diem Days position at JFK University Medical Center?
The House Supervisor demonstrates JFK values, leadership and interpersonal skills to oversee the clinical and leadership functions of the Medical Center in the absence of unit managers and senior leadership. The House Supervisor assures the provision of safe and effective patient care after hours, on weekends and on holidays. Responsibilities include assessment of all departments to maintain patient flow and assure continuity of care. Report pertinent information to management and administration. He/she provides supervision of staff in the delivery of care for patient and serves as a clinical resource. He/she assumes the leadership position for Incident Command until other qualified personnel arrive on-site. The House Supervisor responds to codes and rapid responses, deploys staff, supplies and/or equipment as needed. The House Supervisor is responsible for effectively communicating unusual occurrences or complaints for follow -up and intervenes immediately as needed. He / She ensures appropriate use of hospital resources by reviewing all patients admitted to the hospital and evaluating appropriateness of admission using approved criteria. Ensures appropriate patient status (inpatient, observation, ambulatory) to assure appropriate placement and bed usage to maximize patient flow.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Graduate of an approved School of Nursing. BSN or currently enrolled in a Baccalaureate Program
2. At least 5 years recent clinical experience. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills. Demonstrates leadership competencies. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
3. Good basic knowledge of the nursing process, standards of care, regulatory requirements and best practices. Maintains computer skills.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. Knowledge of milliman and/or interqual criteria, utilization review, discharge planning and case management.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
