RN House Supervisor Day Shift

Community Health Systems; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment up to $20,000

Licensure/certification reimbursement

Medical, dental, disability, and life:

401K

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Carlsbad Medical Center is seeking an RN House Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight of hospital operations during assigned shifts. You will support nursing teams across departments, coordinate patient flow, and act as a key resource during emergencies and critical situations.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 1–2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital operations during assigned shifts and ensure adequate staffing across departments.
• Monitor census, admissions, discharges, and bed utilization.
• Serve as administrative point of contact during non-business hours and emergencies.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate resources for safe patient care.
• Act as incident commander in disasters until relieved by a senior leader.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to nursing staff; ensure safe care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards and address deviations.
• Handle patient and family inquiries with professionalism and resolve issues as appropriate.
• Complete and validate midnight census and report bed status accurately.
• Lead rounds to assess needs and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Foster collaboration between staff, physicians, and administration for operational efficiency.
• Provide decision-making support in the absence of managers and escalate critical issues as needed.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement and implement care-delivery enhancements.
• Monitor resource availability and ensure staff have necessary tools.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

Staff supervision

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

LOCATION NOTICE: This position is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico – NOT Carlsbad, California

Full-Time | Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates- Day Shift| NEW Increased Rates!

Why Carlsbad Medical Center?

At Carlsbad Medical Center, our House Supervisors play a vital leadership role in ensuring exceptional patient care and seamless hospital operations. As an RN House Supervisor, you will oversee clinical operations during your shift, support nursing teams across multiple departments, coordinate patient flow, and serve as a key resource during emergencies and critical situations. You'll work collaboratively with physicians, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, operational excellence, and positive outcomes. If you're a confident nurse leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about mentoring staff, solving complex challenges, and making a hospital-wide impact, apply today and take advantage of our opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

• Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
• 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Paid Holidays

Carlsbad Medical Center

Carlsbad Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 115-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 150 healthcare professionals strong and are a Joint Commission-accredited facility. Carlsbad, New Mexico, offers small-town charm with unique attractions and access to world-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of the desert, nearby rivers and lakes, and year-round sunshine—making it a wonderful place to live, work, and explore.

Job Summary

The Supervisor, House - RN provides critical leadership during assigned shifts to oversee hospital operations and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This role acts as the administrative point of contact during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Supervisor coordinates patient flow, manages staffing, addresses emergencies, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards, serving as a resource for clinical and non-clinical staff.

Essential Functions

• Oversees hospital operations during assigned shifts, ensuring appropriate staffing levels across departments to meet patient care needs.
• Monitors hospital census, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and ensures optimal bed utilization.
• Acts as the administrative point of contact for staff, patients, and families during non-business hours, addressing inquiries, resolving conflicts, and providing support.
• Responds to emergencies, crises, and critical patient care issues, coordinating resources and personnel to ensure safety and quality care.
• Serves as the incident commander in disaster situations until relieved by a senior leader, ensuring effective communication and resource allocation.
• Supervises nursing staff, providing clinical guidance, oversight, and support to ensure proper delegation and care delivery.
• Promotes efficient use of organizational resources to deliver cost-effective and safe patient care services.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, identifying and addressing deviations.
• Handles patient and family complaints and inquiries with professionalism, empathy, and appropriate resolution strategies.
• Completes and validates the midnight census, ensuring accurate patient counts and bed status are reported.
• Conducts hospital rounds to assess staff and patient needs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Facilitates communication between staff, physicians, and administration to resolve issues and maintain operational efficiency.
• Provides administrative decision-making support in the absence of department managers or senior administrators, escalating critical issues to the Administrator on Call (AOC) as needed.
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and assists in implementing initiatives to enhance care delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate supply of resources, ensuring staff have the tools necessary to provide quality care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
  • Supervises, trains and oversees departmental staff.
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues.
  • Assists with and contributes to performance evaluations and goal setting.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • Assists in managing departmental budget ensuring cost-effective operations while maintain high quality service.
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  • May contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • May contribute to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
  • May participate in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Staff Responsibilities
  • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing required
• 1-2 years of related experience in the profession required
• 1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.