RN House Supervisor

Where You’ll Work

St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN House Supervisor, you will coordinate and direct safe and efficient patient care and throughput throughout the hospital, serving as a critical communication link between the emergency department, patient registration, Licensed Independent Practitioners, and nursing units. Every day you will serve as the clinical resource person for direct and indirect care processes, provide competent leadership and direction for all hospital Codes and emergency management, and act as an agent for department and hospital executives in their absence, reporting concerns and events to the designated administrator on call. To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical leadership, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage critical situations and resources effectively across multiple hospital departments.

• Physically makes rounds on units during their shift and participates in patient care as needed, i.e., starting IVs, patient transport, and performing admission/discharge procedures.
• Manages clinical aspects of patient transfer, determines patient stability, need for transfer, attainment of facilities, and medical coverage.
• Responds to all STAT calls and inhouse emergency codes.
• Provides support in directing and coordinating Code Blue and RRT (in absence of physician) and serves as a role model for patient care staff in emergency situations.
• Collaborates with staffing coordinator, nurse managers, and other leaders to ensure adequate staffing in the nursing units.
• Facilitates creative development of processes and standards, which ensure quality patient care.
• Maintains high skill level through ongoing education and meeting attendance.

We are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within two (2) years of hire or transfer to role.
• Two (2) years of clinical RN experience.
• RN license to practice in state of employment as applicable.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• One (1) year of clinical leadership experience.

Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)