RMH prn House Supervisor

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced nurse administrator to oversee bed coordination, staffing, and hospital operations on a 24/7 basis. The role requires strong leadership to optimize patient flow and care delivery across units.

Minimum qualifications include WV RN licensure and BLS, with 5 years of nursing experience preferred in a hospital setting. The position emphasizes coordinating resources and communicating effectively with the House Supervisor and diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in West Virginia.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Five years of nursing experience, hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make administrative decisions using data for complex or urgent hospital situations.
• Coordinate bed availability and patient transfer with ED and nursing staff.
• Lead staff in resolving patient care and staffing issues with department director oversight.
• Communicate status and decisions to House Supervisor and relevant teams.
• Oversee public relations matters related to patient care and hospital events.
• Collaborate with support departments to maximize patient throughput and efficiency.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Registered Nurse license (WV)

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Job description

Facilitates the flow of patients 24/7 by monitoring the status of and coordinating bed assignments. Manages staff to ensure efficient operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** :**

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current license to practice Registered Professional Nursing in West Virginia.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** :**

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. 1.Specialty certification in nursing administration or specialty.

EXPERIENCE:

1. 1.Five (5) years’ nursing experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Using available data, make appropriate administrative decisions regarding complex, predictable and unpredictable situations affecting the hospital, such as public relations, patient care, medical-legal, financial issues, bed coordination, etc. Validate decisions, when necessary, with the House Supervisor.

2. Initiates appropriate actions in emergency situations such as: power failure, disaster, fires, etc. Keeps House Supervisor informed of status.

3. Manages public relations matters regarding media inquiries concerning patients and unusual events.

4. Assists staff in nursing and other departments to resolve problems that impact the delivery of patient care. Collaborates with the department director as necessary. Keeps management informed regarding the situation and its outcomes as appropriate.

5. Consistently provides current bed status of all units and patients to the Emergency Department physician, Med-Com, and MARS so that patients can be accepted for transfer as expeditiously as possible.

6. Assessment of bed availability and/or direct admissions to determine transfer status, Coordinates transfers from outside facilities and Emergency Department using clinical expertise for patient placement.

7. Assesses the unit’s activity level during rounds. Confers with the unit Charge Nurse regarding unusual patient care situations or other concerns voiced.

8. Assists the Charge Nurse in resolving complex problems related to staff performance, inappropriate behaviors or other problems involving patients, visitors, or staff.

9. Receives report defining the unit activities that may impact house wide staffing needs and makes preliminary staffing plans as appropriate.

10. Assigns Resource Pool and Per Diem staff to best meet staffing needs.

11. Assists the Manager or designee in arranging appropriate staffing, such as calling in additional unit staff or enforcing Staffing Adjustment Guidelines. Assesses the need for re-assignment of staff and makes those re-assignments.

12. Collaborates with operational support departments (housekeeping, transport, etc.) to maximize patient throughput.

13. Displays expertise when assisting with clinical nursing issues and consults with other professionals as the need arises.

14. Negotiates decisions with physician, visitors, staff and others in a professional manner that staff can emulate.

15. Conducts patient rounding and facilitates service recovery in a timely manner.

16. Responds to emergency pages, assesses the need for additional help, coordinates plan for patient transfer, if necessary, and ensures family support.

17. Works in conjunction with House Supervisor to complete fitness for duty requirements.

18. Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Improvement activities as appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

2. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

3. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center:

91 RMH Nursing Admin

Address:

800 Wheeling Avenue

Glen Dale

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.