House Supervisor - RN ($20,000.00 Sign-On-Bonus)

Livingston HealthCare; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,483 - 69,052; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Shift differentials

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Michigan seeks a House Supervisor to support nursing operations and ensure quality patient care management. The role involves coordinating with nursing staff, making administrative decisions, and maintaining standards in patient care. Candidates should possess a valid Registered Nurse license in Montana and have a minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid RN license in Montana.
• Working knowledge of patient care laws and regulations.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in acute care bedside nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing for staff distribution and utilization.
• Facilitate patient placement process using clinical decision tools.
• Provide clinical support to nursing staff for quality care.
• Maintain documentation of daily activities and communicate with department leaders.

Skills

Clinical nursing knowledge

Patient care management

Effective communication

Ethical decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS

Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Montana

Job description

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Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the House Supervisor is responsible for assisting the leadership team with promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management of the daily operations in the hospital during the scheduled shift, in accordance with the mission of Livingston HealthCare. The House Supervisor assures and supports the appropriate use of resources and mentors’ clinical staff in the provision of quality patient care including assessing the needs of staff, patients, and families on site. The House Supervisor is responsible for making administrative decisions, providing direction, and authorizes and acts in the absence of the department manager and/or hospital administration.

Schedule

• 0.9 FTE (36 hours)
• Variable 12 Hour Shifts

Compensation

• $42.66/hr + DOE
• Shift Differentials
• Robust Benefits Package

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates with the Director of Nursing or designee to ensure effective distribution and utilization of staff for appropriate patient care. Including planning staff assignments, seeking coverage for unexpected staff absences or unforeseen staffing shortages, providing direct patient care, and evaluating the outcome of patient care.
• Facilitates a timely patient placement process utilizing the clinical decision tool along with an acuity adaptable care model.
• Provides clinical support and act as a resource to nursing staff to provide evidenced based nursing care.
• Visits each clinical area to assess effectiveness of nursing operations, assist with patient care, and provide breaks for staff. Attends births.
• Assists in the procurement of equipment and supplies required for efficient and effective patient care. This includes after hours access to pharmacy.
• Provides staff advice in interpreting and/or executing departmental and organizational standards, policies, and procedures to facilitate the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Assists staff in developing and enhancing patient care, priority setting, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains accurate documentation and facilitates communication to the department leaders regarding the day-to-day activities within the departments in the hospital.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures; provides technical and administrative direction to all hospital staff regarding policies, protocols and/or procedures.
• Meets with patients, family members, and other customers to discuss concerns and unmet needs. Provides service recovery as needed, promptly responding to patient concerns with compassion, kindness, empathy, and patience. Works with department leaders to find resolution.
• Bases decisions and actions based on ethical principles and fosters a non-discriminatory, positive climate, in which care is delivered in a manner sensitive to sociocultural diversity.
• Assists with the employee evaluation process by providing relevant staff performance feedback to department leadership.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of patients.
• Coordinates the response to reported incidents, including employee exposure or injury.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical nursing knowledge and experience in all nursing departments within the hospital to assist or work independently during staffing needs.
• May be expected to take patient assignments

QUALIFICATIONS (Required)

• Possession of valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana.
• Working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing patient care and hospital operations.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• NRP certification or ability to achieve within one year.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or qualifying certification as approved by the Director of Nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care bedside nursing.