RN House Supervisor FT 7p - 7a

USMD Hospital at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

USMD Hospital at Arlington is seeking a House Supervisor to oversee nursing care across departments and ensure patient safety. The role requires RN licensure in Texas or Compact, BLS/ACLS, and PALS for certain units, with ENPC/TNCC preferred for ER. A minimum of three years of nursing experience is preferred.

The House Supervisor will coordinate shifts, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to policies while supporting administration in decision-making and quality of care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in Texas or Compact.
• BLS and ACLS required; to be completed upon hire.
• PALS required for PACU/ER; ENPC/TNCC preferred for ER.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff shift and plan staffing for next shift per nursing care standards; document deviations.
• Assist with patient care and assume ER responsibility in staff absence.
• Serve as administrative resource to staff and communicate with supervisors.
• Maintain accurate information in Supervisor's Communication Book for seamless handoff.
• Support nurse managers and Chief Nursing Officer with evaluations and documentation.
• Oversee admissions, transfers and discharges during shift.
• Supervise staff in maintaining narcotic records and correct errors.
• Enforce safety policies and infection control procedures.
• Oversee crash cart checks and documentation.
• Assist staff with care plans and medical record documentation.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Shift supervision

Nurse leadership

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Purpose: The House Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients. Assess patients and plan care for shift needs in all departments with assistance from nursing staff and department managers. Supervision of all nursing personnel in the performance of consistently high-quality patient care.

Education & Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN Licensure, either Texas or Compact is required. BLS and ACLS certification is required and must be completed upon hire. PALS (PACU and ER only) certification is required and must be completed upon hire. ENPC and TNCC are preferred for ER.

Work Experience: Minimum of three years professional nursing experience preferred.

• Staff shift and plan staffing for next shift according to nursing care and standards, justify in writing to the Chief Nursing Officer deviation from these calculations.
• Assist with patient care in all areas, as required. Assume responsibility for ER when ER personnel are absent.
• Serve as administrative resource person to staff.
• Communicate pertinent information to on-coming house supervisor/nurse manager and Chief Nursing Officer. Read and document in Supervisor's Communication Book to assure passage of accurate and current information to all supervisors.
• Assist nurse managers and Chief Nursing Officer with employee evaluations through input and anecdotal note documentation of both
• Evaluate quality of nursing care in all areas, making patient rounds as able.
• Oversee admissions, transfers and discharges during shift.
• Supervise staff in maintaining adequate drug records; initiate action to correct errors in the narcotic count.
• Administer safety policies and procedures as necessary.
• Assure quality of patient care through rounds.
• Call in ancillary personnel and departments as necessary.
• Assure infection control policies are observed.
• Oversee crash cart checks and documentation.
• Assist staff with written care plans and medical record documentation
• Support administrative and nurse manager's decisions and policies. Adhere to USMD Policies and Procedures. Follow proper chain of command