House Supervisor (RN) Registered Nurse

Lifepoint Health®; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a House Supervisor (Non-Exempt) to lead off-hours operations, mentor staff, and help ensure high-quality patient care across the facility. The role reports to the Senior Nursing Officer or Admin on Call and serves as a key resource during night shifts.

Required are an Associate's Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred), an active RN license in WV, BCLS, and the ability to quickly learn multiple software systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required; bachelor's preferred.
• Must have critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Ability to navigate multiple complex software systems.
• Must communicate in English (read, write, speak).
• Completion of Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Determines staffing level and assignments based on census, acuity and flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and addresses issues affecting outcomes.
• Coordinates transfers and ensures staff have needed equipment and supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Software systems navigation

English communication

Skills Competency Checklist

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

01376 House Supervisor, Non-Exempt

This position provides off hour leadership and functions as resource person for staff members, assists in patient care and is responsible for overall quality of patient care in the facility.

Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer or Admin on Call

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

License: Current RN to practice in the state of (WV);

Certifications: BCLS;

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.


• Must be able to quickly learn how to navigate multiple complex software systems.


• Must be able to communicate with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.


• Must be able to successfully complete Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Essential Functions

• 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 patient 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.


• Initiates weekend case management, Utilization review screening, assists with D/C planning and swing intake.

Non-Essential Functions

• PI - Participates in ongoing performance improvement for the unit and the organization.


• Continuing Education - Participates in continuing education for current clinical practice, hospital requirements and licensing requirements.


• Patient Care - Provides quality patient care, works other than usual shifts as needed, works other than usual areas/units as needed, if qualified for duties required. Assigned on-call when necessary.


• Duties - Performs other duties as assigned

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.