Nurse House Supervisor

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:

Eligible for weekend and night shift differentials.

SCHEDULE:

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• 1900-0730
• 48/52 weekends per year

POSITION PURPOSE

 

 

D

irectly supervises one or more  

colleagues;  

assists

  manager with managerial responsibilities including scheduling, interviewing, hiring,  

coaching

  and counseling,  

evaluations; has multiple shift responsibilities

.   

The RN Supervisor may  

also  

work as a RN who  

provides and directs safe,  

effective

  and culturally competent care for  

high risk

, critically acute patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions

.   

Through evidence-based practice, the RN  

utilizes

  critical thinking to assess, plan,  

implement

  and evaluate outcome

based care of patients.  

S

upervises and  

coordinates

  care provided to patients by the LPN, Patient Care  

Assistants

  and other nursing team members.  

F

acilitates communication with physicians,  

patient

  and family, other  

departments

  and/or team members. Adheres to  

MercyOne's

  performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties  

in accordance with

  the Mission,  

Vision

  and Values of  

MercyOne

.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

 

Develops and  

maintains

  departmental staffing plan for all departments supervised, detailing  

appropriate employee

  classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/

acuity

  and other relevant indicators.

Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactive  

recruitment

  and long-term needs. Assures compliance with staffing plan. 

 

Manages daily unit/department operations, unit/department personnel, and interdepartmental activities.

 

Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients have

 

a positive care experience.

 

Monitors and reviews staff performance, completes annual performance appraisals, and handles disciplinary action when warranted

.  

 

Directs staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. 

 

Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment,

planning,   implementing

  and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.

 

Provides input on interviewing and  

hiring of

  personnel for the department

.  

 

Completes requisitions as needed for staff replacements, and other Workday maintenance tasks

.  

 

Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees' files and patients' records. 

 

Administers all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to, JC requirements, safety, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards,  

etc

 

Serves as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach.

 

Facilitates communication between patient/family,  

physicians

  and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care.  

Consults

  with the Ethics Committee as  

appropriate

.

 

Understands

  employee competency documentation requirements.

 

Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.

 

Ensures

  evidence-based practices are in place.

Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to  

facilitate

  clinical practice changes.

 

Promotes best practice implementation on unit.

 

Plans unit and nursing resource  

utilization

  based on established admission,  

discharge

  and transfer criteria,  

initiating

 

appropriate intervention

  and collaboration to  

optimize

  patient care and unit/department operations. 

 

Identifies

  and communicates staff needs for continuing education to the Manager.

 

Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record.

 

Leads or  

participates

  in interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First).

 

Reviews

  timecards.

 

Leads or delegates daily huddles and  

maintains

  huddle boards.

 

Assists

  nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning

.

 

Assumes 24-hour accountability during periods when the manager is on vacation or leave of absence.

 

 

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

 

Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

 

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures  

in order to

  ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior

.

 

 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

 

 

**As a  

MercyOne

 

Trinity Health Leader, the incumbent is expected to  

demonstrate

  leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as  

identified

  below:**

 

 

Mission Statement:

We,  

MercyOne

 

Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

 

 

Core Values:

 

 

• **Reverence

  :**

  We

    honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

• Commitment to Those who are Poor:

  We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.

• Safety

  : We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

• **Justice

  :**

  We

    foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

• **Stewardship

  :**

  We

    honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human,  

  financial

    and natural resources entrusted to our care.

• Integrity:

  We are faithful to those we say we are.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

• Associate degree  

  required,

    BSN preferred.

• Minimum  

  3

    years nursing  

  experience

  ; 1 year experience in critical care

   

  required

  .

     

  Prior supervisory experience preferr

  e

  d.

• Current Iowa RN  

  license,  

  (

  current IL license if working in IL)

  .

• BLS

  .

• ACLS

  .

• Mandatory Reporter

  .

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire

• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability

  .

• Ba

  sic computer skills  

  required

  .

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

  .

• Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability

  .

• Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.