House Supervisor - Carrier Clinic - Full Time Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a House Supervisor to oversee clinical and leadership functions of the Medical Center after hours, weekends, and holidays. You will supervise staff, manage patient flow, and serve as a clinical resource while reporting to management.

Required are an associate degree in nursing, ongoing BSN, and at least four years of clinical experience. Strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an associate in nursing. BSN in progress within three years of hire (or advanced degree).
• Minimum four years of recent clinical experience and demonstrated leadership competencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office/Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and leadership functions of the Medical Center in the absence of unit managers and senior leadership.
• Ensure safe and effective patient care after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Supervise staff, coordinate patient flow, and manage incident command as needed.
• Communicate concerns and events promptly to management and administration.
• Promote patient satisfaction and adherence to regulatory requirements across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Nursing care standards

Education

Associate in Nursing

BSN in progress

Four years clinical experience

Leadership competencies

Independent work

Nursing process knowledge

Excellent communication

Proficient computer skills (MS Office/Google Suite)

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The House Supervisor demonstrates HMH 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. They provide supervision of staff in the delivery of care for patients and serve as a clinical resource. They assume 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. They ensure 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.

• Provides continuity in supervision of hospital personnel and provides guidance and direction to maintain quality clinical care along with prudent fiscal management of supplies and staff. Deploys staff, supplies, and/or equipment as needed. Creates and maintains an environment, which promotes mutual trust, acceptance, recognition and respect. Rounds on all units and departments and supervises patient care. Coordinates with department heads to identify patient problems and assists in formatting effective resolution. Responds to all Codes and Rapid Responses. Performs clinical support (i.e. obtains medical records) Keeps self and staff informed of medical/legal aspects of nursing care given in assigned areas. Initiates and manages Incident Command Center until Emergency Management staff arrive.
• Collaboratively leads Nursing and Hospital departments, while providing mentorship, education, and training as directed. Interprets hospital policies and regulations for staff members, physicians, patients and visitors. Facilitates critical thinking and problem solving skills at the unit and department level. Develops and maintains a coordinated team approach with physicians, nurses and allied health personnel. Participates in the orientation of new staff. Facilitates and monitors timely discharges and transfers between units and other facilities Assists in prioritizing assigning patient's beds and patient flow in absence of a Capacity Manager Additional duties as assigned. Collaborates with nurse managers, case managers, physicians, charge nurses, ED managers, infection control and ancillary department managers to ensure appropriate patient placement decisions and to ensure patient safety. Maintains ongoing communication throughout the day with all essential personnel to maintain daily operations.
• Assumes leadership of care in the absence of the administrator. Promotes patient satisfaction by demonstrating extraordinary service. Provides direction, problem solves and makes decisions with operational issues for hospital departments Provides input into performance evaluations and competency assessment. Communicates concerns and issues as necessary in a timely fashion. Initiates disciplinary actions as appropriate in conjunction with managers Participates in performance improvement projects focused on organizational and department goals. Ensures compliance with state, federal and regulatory agency requirements for facilities, care and staff (i.e. EMTALA, JC & State Department of Health)
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A minimum of an associate in nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after February 2025). Note Advanced master's degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).
• A minimum of four years of recent clinical experience. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Good basic knowledge of the nursing process, standards of care, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Knowledge of evidence-based criteria, utilization review, discharge planning and case management.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Minimum rate of $113,817.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.