House Supv (Fulltime/Day/12 hour Shifts)

POSITION SUMMARY

DEFINITION

Under general direction, and in accordance with the State of California Practice Nurse Act, to provide leadership and administrative responsibility for nursing areas. Accountable for management responsibilities that include staffing, leading, morale, customer satisfaction, quality, organizing and role modeling for nursing services. Performs the functions of a professional leader in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating services provided by assigned department. Provides resources for direct patient care in major inpatient units and outpatient units as directed; and to perform related work as required.


CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This class reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer. Must coordinate with all levels of administrative staff, physicians, chiefs of service, and employees to communicate and affect problem resolution. Coordinates and communicates with total organization and outside agencies in providing clinical services. Incumbent is responsible for the clinical practice of nursing in the absence of a unit's supervisor or director. This position serves as the Medical Center's administrative representative on the premises when the administration department is closed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Possession of Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

Minimum 3 – 5 years as a Registered Nurse, preferably in critical care setting. One (1) year of supervisory experience or demonstrate leadership and critical thinking skills as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital.

Licensure/Certification

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

BAC

NHISS



KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Nursing processes and its application to patient care.

Licensure, accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Personnel scheduling, group dynamics, teambuilding and conflict management, problem solving and management techniques

Hospital established policies, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures and Nursing Practice Act of the State of California.

Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing.

Abilities to:

Learn, follow, and direct compliance with policies and procedures and to develop and direct compliance with unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of care/practice.

Complete and maintain reports and clinical records.

Monitor critical practice indicators.

Identify opportunities for improvement, and guide the implementation of action plan.

Set, communicate, and monitor performance standards and expectations.

Manage time effectively; make sound decisions using problem-solving skills.

Use productive group dynamics to achieve teamwork.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Manage emergency or crisis situations; required judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.


AGE SPECIFIC COMPENTENCY

Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

(Fulltime/Day/12 hour Shifts)