House Supervisor — Med Surg — Harbour View Medical Center
Job Summary
The Facility Nursing Supervisor is responsible for maintaining continuity of patient care in the absence of the unit nurse managers/directors in all areas of the hospital.
Essential Functions
- Supervises and coordinates activities of hospital personnel to maintain the continuity of a safe and efficient standard of care.
- Makes patient care assignments according to staff ability and patient needs.
- Evaluates care given by others under his/her direction. Makes appropriate changes and provides feedback to other personnel.
- Maintains accountability for own care and care delegated to others.
- Adheres to ethical and legal standards.
- Setseks for appropriate assistance from appropriate resources, when needed.
- Visits the nursing units to oversee nursing care and evaluate condition of patients.
- Evaluates the census and acuity level of patients per unit and collaborates with ROC (Resource Optimization Center) and other department leaders for patient care assignments.
- In collaboration with supply chain leadership, expedites the efficient delivery of materials (medications, equipment, linen, food and information services) to patients, physicians and staff.
- Responds to emergency codes throughout the hospital and assumes responsibility for directing staff as appropriate.
- Promptly escalates issues through chain of command.
- Notifies on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery.
- Consistently utilizes the nursing process to assess overt and covert physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs of all patients.
- Utilizes basic principles of effective communication to meet the needs of the patient/family.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care in relation to patient assignments and workflow activities.
- Deals with patient and unit issues by utilizing the problem-solving approach and makes realistic recommendations for change.
- Supports mission and vision of the organization and adheres to BSMH policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Licensing & Certifications
- Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support (required)
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
- Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)
Experience
- 2 years nursing experience with 1 year minimum clinical experience (preferred)
- Charge nurse or management experience (preferred)
Skills & Abilities
- Build collaborative relationships
- Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff
- Conflict resolution
- Effective oral communication
- Establish an environment that values diversity
- Facilitate consensus building
- Facilitate group discussions
- Inspire desired behaviors and manage undesired behaviors
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Situational leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Written communication
Pay
Range: Minimum: $43.49 Maximum: $69.58
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Company Information
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.