House Supervisor

PRN Nursing Supervisor

Rivers Health is seeking a PRN Nursing Supervisor to perform the following duties :

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assess patient care requirements on each unit, by making rounds in the Emergency Department (ED), and all other areas of the hospital (according to departmental need / activity).
• Implement staffing plan for shift based on patient acuity, patient census and available resources.
• Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical issues.
• Assist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional needs.
• Provide immediate follow-up, documentation, and communication of incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to emergency situations (RRT, Code Blue) and assist as needed.
• Act as a resource in identifying and / or solving administrative / operational problems.
• Anticipate actual / potential problems that may occur on their shift and set shift priorities.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems in a fair, consistent manner.
• Contact representatives of departments not presently in the hospital for assistance with problem solving, timely and effectively.
• Act as a resource, interpret and ensure adherence to Hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Report to the administrator-on-call significant incidents and problems such as :
• Unusual patient or family problems or concerns
• Physician concerns
• Borrowing or lending of major equipment
• Major damage or utility outages
• Security problems
• Public relations or media events
• Fire
• Disaster
• Bomb threats
• Matters of legal importance
• Calls received from the Health Department or any other regulatory agency
• Safety issues
• Obtain materials / supplies from Materials Processing and / or the Storeroom for patient care when these departments are not available.
• Provide support, guidance, and feedback to staff :
• Give ongoing timely feedback, verbal, and written anecdotes, to staff on performance evaluation.
• Contribute to staff performance.
• Facilitate staff attendance at staff development sessions offered during their shift.
• Identify and communicate staff needs for continuing education to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist staff to interpret change in a positive manner.
• Assist staff to provide a safe work environment for patient care.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the annual goals for the department.
• Keep professionally current by attending continuing education programs, seminars, workshops, and / or independent research reading.
• Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control protocols. Intervenes in unsafe situations.
• Comply with the standards of conduct and seek guidance when in doubt.
• Meet or exceed expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.
• Assist physicians and staff in admission criteria for assigning admission status to patients (observation / admission).
• Monitor documentation for adherence to Utilization rules and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and professional.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Always represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.