House Supervisor RN - NIGHT SHIFT (FT)
JOB SUMMARY:
The House Supervisor, a Registered Nurse (RN), is a key member of the nursing leadership team and plays a critical role in overseeing hospital operations on a shift-by-shift basis. This role is responsible for supervising nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, coordinating patient admissions and transfers, and serving as a liaison among departments under the direction of the Manager. The House Supervisor demonstrates strong clinical expertise, effective leadership, and the ability to perform decisively in high-pressure situations. This role ensures adherence to hospital policies and procedures, supports accurate patient care documentation, and promotes a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
COMPETENCIES:
- Oversee nursing and clinical staffing to ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize patient flow and effective bed management.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Facilitate effective communication among providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary departments to support high-quality patient care.
- Respond to emergencies and urgent issues by initiating appropriate actions and coordinating with required personnel.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and safety requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Assist with staffing, scheduling, and on-call rotations to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts.
- Notify the Manager and/or Administrator on Call (AOC) of situations that have or may have a significant impact on patient care, staffing, or hospital operations.
- Function in the Medical/Surgical and/or Emergency Department (ED) as a RN when staffing levels require.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.