House Supervisor - Per Diem - Nurse Staffing Administration

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) in Moreno Valley is seeking a per diem House Supervisor for the Nurse Staffing Administration. You will coordinate nursing services on a shift, liaise between departments, and serve as a stand-in for Nursing leadership when needed.

Requirements include a BSN, 3+ years RN experience in acute care, and 2+ years in a supervisory role. Willingness to work weekends/holidays and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• At least 3 years of progressive RN experience in acute care.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience as House Supervisor/Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing services on a designated shift.
• Serve as liaison between departments and Administrator-On-Call.
• Assist in determining staffing needs.
• Maintain bed control and monitor unit performance.
• Make rounds to observe patient care and environment.
• Respond to situations and provide resolutions.
• Communicate effectively with hospital personnel.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for a per diem House Supervisor for the Nurse Staffing Administration in Moreno Valley.

Under general direction, the selected candidate will be responsible for the active, on-going coordination of nursing services throughout the hospital during a designated shift; and to do other work as required. Positions in this class have responsibility to coordinate nursing services on an assigned shift and act as a liaise between all other departments. Assume responsibility of Director of Nursing Services and Administrator until Administrator-On-Call or other Administrator designee is available. The House Supervisor is contrasted from the Clinical Nursing Director in that the former has operational responsibility on an assigned shift while the latter has twenty-four hour coverage of personnel and activities for a select group of nursing units. Positions in this class report to the Associate Director of Nursing Services. Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits. Per diem work assignments are flexibly scheduled on an as needed basis.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, at least 3 years of progressively responsible Registered Nurse experience in an acute care hospital/facility, and at least 2 years of House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or supervisory experience. Additionally, he/she must be a great communicator and have the flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• A current and valid Registered Nurse license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support, (ACLS), certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.
• A current and valid Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, (preferred).

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Dayshift, 12 hours, 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., availability to work weekends and holidays

Salary Range (Hourly)

• House Supervisor - Per Diem - $103.3847

Meet the Team!

At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you’ll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Could you see yourself making a difference here? Discover more about RUHS Medical Center at www.ruhealth.org.

Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

• Assist in determining staffing needs; responsible for staffing decisions.
• Assist in monitoring performance of nursing units and nursing services and in identifying the training and development needs of staff.
• Maintain bed control by determining and verifying bed assignments.
• Evaluate utilization of personnel, supplies, equipment and physical facilities for optimum effectiveness and working conditions.
• Make effective rounds throughout the hospital to observe patient care, environmental conditions and general atmosphere.
• Respond to situations involving patients, unit, staff and visitors and provide a resolution.
• Monitor compliance to hospital policies, rules and regulations and document and communicate noncompliance to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in implementing objectives, standards and plans pertaining to activities of all personnel within the units.
• Assist in implementing objectives, standards and plans pertaining to activities of all personnel within the units.
• Interpret and support philosophies and policies of the nursing division to hospital personnel.
• Collaborate with other departments to insure continuity of patient care.
• Serve as a liaise between Administrator-On-Call and external agencies.
• Consult with Director of Nursing Services or other Administrative representative concerning matters that require immediate attention beyond their scope of authority.

Knowledge, Ability, Education and Experience

Knowledge of: Modern principles, techniques, and procedures of nursing; Hospital routine, supplies and equipment; Principles and techniques of effective supervision and administration; Working knowledge of policies regarding unit staffing patterns; Problem solving techniques, team building principles and infection control as it relates to bed assignments.

Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and review the activities of assigned nursing services; Supervise, instruct, motivate, and train professional and nonprofessional employees; Analyze needs of nursing services in terms of personnel, equipment, and supplies; Identify opportunities for improvement in nursing operations consistent with contemporary nursing trends; Establish and maintain systems of records and reports; Establish and maintain cooperative relationships; Apply management principles; Relate and work effectively with others; Communicate effectively in verbal and written English.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from a recognized college is preferred.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible nursing experience on the nursing staff of an accredited acute care hospital which included one year in a supervisory capacity.

Other Requirements

• License/Certificate: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.