House Supervisor - Med Surg Unit - Urbana Hospital

About the Role

As the Facility Nursing Supervisor, you will maintain continuity of patient care in the absence of unit nurse managers/directors across all areas of the hospital, ensuring a safe and efficient standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of hospital personnel to maintain continuity of care.
• Makes patient care assignments based on staff ability and patient needs.
• Evaluates care given by others under your direction, provides feedback, and makes appropriate changes.
• Maintains accountability for own care and care delegated to others, adhering to ethical and legal standards.
• Visits nursing units to oversee care and evaluate patient conditions.
• Evaluates census and acuity levels, collaborating with the Resource Optimization Center (ROC) and department leaders for patient assignments.
• Expedites efficient delivery of materials (medications, equipment, linen, food, and information services) in collaboration with supply chain leadership.
• Responds to emergency codes throughout the hospital and directs staff as appropriate.
• Escalates issues promptly through the chain of command and notifies on-call personnel of impending emergency surgery.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs of patients.
• Applies effective communication to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care.
• Uses problem-solving approaches to address patient and unit issues, making realistic recommendations for change.
• Supports the mission and vision of the organization and adheres to policies.
• Practices in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or covered by a compact (required).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (preferred).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (preferred).
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred).
• 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of clinical experience (preferred).
• Charge nurse or management experience (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Build collaborative relationships and engage stakeholders.
• Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff.
• Conflict resolution and consensus building.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Establish an environment that values diversity.
• Facilitate group discussions and inspire desired behaviors.
• Interpersonal communication and relationship building.
• Situational leadership and mentoring.
• Application of high reliability concepts and evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of care delivery models, clinical outcomes, and regulatory standards.
• Performance improvement, quality clinical care, and risk management.
• Patient safety programs, identifying risks, and responding to recommendations.
• Change management and learning from setbacks.
• Foundational leadership, succession planning, and advocacy.
• Holding self accountable and open to feedback.
• Upholding ethical principles and corporate compliance standards.
• Analyzing data, problem-solving, and strategic planning.
• Customer service and human resources management.
• Information management, technology, and workforce development.
• Staffing management based on matrix and experience in union environments.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and FMLA leave.
• Short- and long-term disability and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.