Night RN House Supervisor: Lead Safe Hospital Operations

Saint John Hospital; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS seeks an RN House Supervisor to ensure safe, continuous hospital operations during nights. This role acts as the administrative bridge when leadership is off-site, guiding staffing, patient care, crisis response, and interdepartmental coordination.

Required qualifications include an active RN license, BLS and ACLS on hire, and several years of acute care nursing with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One year supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum of three years acute care nursing experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• May directly intervene in emergency situations, including patient codes, Rapid Response activations, or behavioral escalations.
• Monitors patient flow: supervise bed availability and coordinates admissions, discharges, and inter-unit transfers.
• Work closely with the emergency department (ED), intensive care units (ICU), med-surg floors, and ancillary departments to avoid bottlenecks.
• Manage staffing by evaluating unit needs based on census, patient acuity, and absences; reallocates existing staff and coordinates float pool, per diem, or agency support.
• Prepare comprehensive shift reports and documents critical incidents—including patient complaints, staff conflicts, injuries, and safety concerns.
• Oversee hospital operations during assigned shifts, ensuring quality care, efficient patient flow, and staff coordination in the absence of administrative leadership.
• Supports staff, assist with urgent procedures and staffing, ensure RN staff orientation, and promote a positive patient experience.

Education

BSN

Job description

Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS seeks an RN House Supervisor to ensure safe, continuous hospital operations during nights. This role acts as the administrative bridge when leadership is off-site, guiding staffing, patient care, crisis response, and interdepartmental coordination.

Required qualifications include an active RN license, BLS and ACLS on hire, and several years of acute care nursing with supervisory experience preferred.