RN House Supervisor

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to lead nursing operations during off shifts. This role involves coordinating patient flow, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Join a diverse team dedicated to advancing pediatric care and making a difference in the lives of children and families. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's preferred.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing operations and facilitate patient flow.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Support staff and oversee compliance with standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Excellent leadership ability

Computer Skills

Basic Data Analytical Skills

Basic use of Microsoft Office

Basic use of patient facing technology

Ability to collect clinical data

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

IV pumps

Point of care devices

CR monitors

Job description

SHIFT:

Any (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview

The Nursing Supervisor coordinates and directs nursing operations of all hospital units during off shifts. Acts as a liaison with physicians, patients, families and staff. Schedules personnel and makes patient care recommendations and ensures effective patient throughput activities.

What you will do

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow throughout the hospital
• Reviews clinical information regarding anticipated admissions, both scheduled and emergent
• Provides bed placement for patients at the right time and to the best possible location
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to determine patient needs for admission and discharge
• Facilitates telehealth consultation for patients in collaboration with the clinical teams on each unit
• Facilitates transfers out of the hospital to Philadelphia campus or outside facilities
• Supports staff in decision making as needed or in clinical care for new and/or high risk, low volume clinical practices
• Provides feedback to staff on performance in the moment and recognizes staff for a job well done
• Guides staff to follow departmental policies, procedures, standards and bundles including but not limited to harm prevention bundles
• Supports staff with interpersonal and cross departmental collaboration and resolution of differences in opinions or strategies with a global and open mind
• Provides feedback to unit leaders regarding gaps in clinical care and provides solutions for improvement
• Oversees staffing, skill mix and clinical productivity of all units within the hospital
• Assists with resource sharing as needed to support variations in volume and acuity across the hospital
• Supports and serves as a clinical resource to staff in order to provide excellent and efficient clinical care
• Serves as a resource for vascular access throughout the hospital
• Responds to all emergencies (medical, behavioral, etc) within the hospital to assure that the appropriate resources and support are available
• Leads through clinical practice changes and adapts to patient care needs
• Expertise in managing quality of care and patient safety scenarios
• Submits and reviews KAPS, identifies and escalates safety concerns, provides solutions and actively engages with teams on improvement efforts
• Resolves patient and family concerns in collaboration with unit staff, patients and families
• Supports local leadership teams to optimize clinical productivity, appropriate resource utilization and supply utilization and assures alignment with the fiscal goals of the hospital and the organization
• Knowledgeable of regulatory requirements
• Oversees compliance of regulatory requirement by actively checking on the environment of care and actively educating staff on the clinical standards
• Demonstrates CHOP leadership competencies throughout all interactions
• Escalates unresolved concerns to leadership and shares pertinent information about their shift with the oncoming leaders
• Leads and/or participates in NCCS initiatives and shared governance

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year progressive leadership experience Required
• At least five (5) years pediatric nursing experience with evidence of leadership responsibility. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (Required proficiency)
• Critical thinking and decisive judgment (Required proficiency)
• Excellent leadership ability (Required proficiency)
• Excellent judgment (Required proficiency)
• Computer Skills (Required proficiency)
• Basic Data Analytical Skills (Required proficiency)
• Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Teams). (Required proficiency)
• Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors). (Required proficiency)
• Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
• Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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