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.