House Supervisor-RN

Job Summary/Purpose

Provides collaborative leadership for the processes of planning, directing, integrating and coordinating health care services to achieve and maintain high quality standards. Responds to the community and patient's needs on a shift-by-shift basis. Serves as an administrative representative on evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Department Description

The Nursing Administration teams at Samaritan Health Services are committed to providing leadership and operational support for our hospitals.

Experience/Education/Qualifications

- Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required. BSN preferred. - Healthcare Provider BLS required. - Two (2) years experience in a hospital required. - Experience in Critical Care/Trauma preferred. - AGH Nursing Administration: Experience or training in IV Therapy preferred. - Hospital leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. - Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. - Communication and team building: Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

Physical Demands

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) SIT LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT REPEATIVE ROTATE TRUNK SITTING REACH - Upward PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PULL (20-40 pounds force) None specified STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward ROTATE TRUNK STANDING MANUAL DEXTERITY HANDS/WRISTS PINCH FINGERS GRASP HAND/FIST PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) None specified