House Supervisor Registered Nurse

About the role

Department: Nursing Administration. Shifts Available: Nights. Employment Type: Full Time. Hours: 12 hours. Location: St Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.

The RN House Supervisor (sometimes referred to as a Hospital House Supervisor or Clinical House Supervisor) ensures smooth, safe, and efficient clinical operations across the entire hospital. The RN Supervisor serves as the administrative representative of hospital leadership when management is off‑site, overseeing staffing, patient care, crisis response, and interdepartmental coordination to avoid interruption.

Responsibilities

• May directly intervene in emergency situations, including patient codes, Rapid Response activations, or behavioral escalations
• Monitors patient flow: supervise bed availability and coordinates admissions, discharges, and inter‑unit transfers
• Works closely with the emergency department (ED), intensive care units (ICU), med‑surg floors, and ancillary departments (lab, imaging, pharmacy) to avoid bottlenecks
• Manages staffing by evaluating unit needs based on census, patient acuity, and absences; reallocates existing staff and coordinates float pool, per diem, or agency support
• Prepares comprehensive shift reports and documents critical incidents—including patient complaints, staff conflicts, injuries, and safety concerns
• Oversees hospital operations during assigned shifts, ensuring quality care, efficient patient flow, and staff coordination in the absence of administrative leadership
• Supports staff, assists with urgent procedures and staffing, ensures RN staff orientation, and promotes a positive patient experience

Qualifications

• Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
• ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• One (1) year prior experience as a Supervisor preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years acute care nursing experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/