House Supervisor

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Position Summary

Provides shift coordination across departments within the nursing division to promote continuity of patient care by assuring compliance with medical and nursing orders, coordinating patient placement, monitoring nursing activities and channeling selected information. Addresses issues outside of nursing, as needed, to ensure patient, staff and visitor concerns are resolved.

Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred. 

1 year Nursing experience is required.

Leadership experience preferred. 

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required. Wisconsin:  RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. 

ACLS, NRP, and PALS required as per local affiliate guidelines.

Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy by being thorough, dependable, and organized

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.

Maintains a high degree of professionalism and maintains composure under pressure.

Possesses a high degree of initiative, seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively motivate staff, maintain customer relations with patients as well as key stakeholders (i.e., clinical departments, providers, vendors).

Collaborates with managers and staff to resolve patient care issues.

Coordinates interdepartmental activities within area of responsibility providing expertise and resources to ensure quality patient care.

Facilitates the prompt and appropriate placement of patients.

Assists with reallocation of people to match resources to care requirements.

Takes immediate action in urgent and emergent situations as necessary, and subsequently communicates the situation and intervention to leadership in an appropriate time frame.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives through data collection and/or performance monitoring.

Releases patient condition reports to the news media in the absence of public relations personnel.

Makes arrangements to obtain or loan equipment and documents such transactions.

Functions in key role as defined in Emergency Management Plan.

Assists in teaching, directing and supervising personnel in the delivery of patient care.

Corrects and/or disciplines colleagues as necessary in the absence of the colleague’s manager with immediate follow-up and written documentation to appropriate manager(s).

Provides documentation of significant activities and information to facilitate investigation and follow-up by leadership.

Reports any unusual circumstances to leadership.

Is available to assist and handle non-nursing crises in the absence of the manager.

Provides back up to colleague Health Services on evenings/nights/weekends to deal with blood exposures and to deal with injuries.

Facilitates drug testing for colleagues when necessary.

Responds to cardiac arrest, rapid response and traumas.

Acts as Incident commander during a declared emergency disaster until relieved by AOC or other IC.

Leads a team of colleagues in human resource initiatives including but not limited to; performance management; education and development; selection and retention; workforce planning; coaching and counseling; and supporting activities that promote colleague engagement and satisfaction. 

Leads or supports the financial resource functions including but not limited to; managing expenses; preparing, monitoring and executing within limits of the budget; monitors productivity standards; manages the purchasing process and all decisions related to the finances for the area of responsibility. 

Leads or supports change and process improvement initiatives including but not limited to; strives for standard, efficient and value-added processes; communicates a clear vision; influences and motivates others; and develops strong relationships with key stakeholders. 

The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of the major responsibilities performed by colleagues in this position. Colleagues may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.  Variances in job duties performed may exist between facilities, and colleagues may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements Category:

Clinical

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

50 lbs.

Carrying

X

50 lbs.

Pushing

X

50 lbs.

Pulling

X

50 lbs.

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Use of Hands/Dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Extreme Cold

X

Extreme Heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Positions in this category may experience wet

conditions in his/her work environment

Noise

X

Positions in this category may experience a higher

noise level in his/her work environment.

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Positions in this category may experience a

temperature change in his/her work environment

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Other