What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Supervisor position at Marshall Health Network?
Rivers Health is seek a PRN Nursing Supervisor to perform the following duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of the
- Assess patient care requirements on each unit, by making rounds in the Emergency Department (ED), and all other areas of the hospital (according to departmental need / activity)
- Assess the acuity of care required for the
- Implement staffing plan for shift based on patient acuity, patient census and available
- Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical
- Assist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional
- Provide immediate follow-up, documentation, and communication of incidents to appropriate
- Respond to emergency situations (RRT, Code Blue) and assist as
- Act as a resource in identifying and / or solving administrative / operational problems-
- Anticipate actual / potential problems that may occur on their shift and set shift priorities
- Work collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems in a fair, consistent
- Contact representatives of departments not presently in the hospital for assistance with problem solving, timely and
- Act as a resource, interpret and ensure adherence to Hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, and
- Report to the administrator-on-call significant incidents and problems such as :
unusual patient or family problems or concerns
QUALIFICATIONS :
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :
Current registered nurse licensure in the state of West Virginia. Working knowledge of assignment of admission criteria (education provided.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
WORK EXPERIENCE :
A minimum of five years of experience in an acute care setting. Critical Care experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Knowledge of nursing services. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations. Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude. Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information. Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
