RN House Supervisor — After-Hours Patient Flow Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a House Supervisor to oversee clinical and leadership functions in the Medical Center. This role is pivotal for ensuring effective patient care and staff supervision in the absence of unit managers.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of clinical experience and hold at least an associate degree in nursing, along with a valid NJ State RN license. The successful candidate will also demonstrate leadership skills and excellent communication abilities, contributing to the continuous improvement of care and services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of recent clinical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Good basic knowledge of nursing process and standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and leadership functions in the absence of unit managers.
• Ensure safe and effective patient care after hours and on holidays.
• Provide supervision of staff in the delivery of care.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and skills

Leadership competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree

BSN in progress

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite platforms

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The House Supervisor demonstrates HMH values, leadership and interpersonal skills to oversee the clinical and leadership functions of the Medical Center in the absence of unit managers and senior leadership. The House Supervisor assures the provision of safe and effective patient care after hours, on weekends and on holidays. Responsibilities include assessment of all departments to maintain patient flow and assure continuity of care. Report pertinent information to management and administration. They provide supervision of staff in the delivery of care for patients and serve as a clinical resource. They assume the leadership position for Incident Command until other qualified personnel arrive on-site. The House Supervisor responds to codes and rapid responses, deploys staff, supplies and/or equipment as needed. The House Supervisor is responsible for effectively communicating unusual occurrences or complaints for follow-up and intervenes immediately as needed. They ensure appropriate use of hospital resources by reviewing all patients admitted to the hospital and evaluating appropriateness of admission using approved criteria. Ensures appropriate patient status (inpatient, observation, ambulatory) to assure appropriate placement and bed usage to maximize patient flow.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after February 2025). Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).
• A minimum of four years of recent clinical experience. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Good basic knowledge of the nursing process, standards of care, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge of evidence based criteria, utilization review, discharge planning and case management.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.