What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN House Supervisor (Days) position at Lensa?
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Who We Are
At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.
Where We Are
Los Alamos Medical Center is a community Hospital located in the beautiful mountain community of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by the powerful Jemez Mountains. Los Alamos is a health-oriented community that is proud to have its own ski hill, golf course, aquatic center where Olympic swim teams train, the best schools in the state of NM, outstanding hiking trails, is a very safe community and is the home of Los Alamos National Labs. Local historical and beautiful sites (Santa Fe, Taos) are within an hour’s drive of Los Alamos.
Position Summary
Organization: *Los Alamos Medical Center
Title: PRN House Supervisor (Days)
Location: New Mexico-Los Alamos
Requisition ID: 7435-2576
Who We Are
At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.
Where We Are
Los Alamos Medical Center is a community Hospital located in the beautiful mountain community of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by the powerful Jemez Mountains. Los Alamos is a health-oriented community that is proud to have its own ski hill, golf course, aquatic center where Olympic swim teams train, the best schools in the state of NM, outstanding hiking trails, is a very safe community and is the home of Los Alamos National Labs. Local historical and beautiful sites (Santa Fe, Taos) are within an hour’s drive of Los Alamos.
Position Summary
- Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
- Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
- Provides direct care as needed.
- Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
- May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Responds to complaints about patient care and related services and manages through established channels.
- Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
- Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.
- Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
- Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
- Assists with chart audits and provides feedback to staff as needed completes all required modules to fulfill preceptor requirements.
- Assists Nursing leaders with performance improvement initiatives for units.
- Assists Director with various reports, project, and regulatory compliance.
- Must learn EMR system and be able to mentor staff and providers in the system.
- Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
- Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Certifications: New hires must have current BLS and ACLS upon hire. Staff are required to obtain PALS/ENPC within six (6) months from hire. New hires will have ninety (90) days from date of hire to obtain American Heart Association certifications. Notwithstanding this ‘grace period’ for obtaining American Heart Association certifications, employees are not excused from being current in all existing certifications that are required for their position as outlined in the position job description.
- Licenses: Current NM RN licensure or appropriate RN Compact licensure to start.
Organization: *Los Alamos Medical Center
Title: PRN House Supervisor (Days)
Location: New Mexico-Los Alamos
Requisition ID: 7435-2576
