Nursing House Supervisor - Carrier Clinic - Full Time Evenings

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

About the role

The House Supervisor demonstrates HMH values, leadership and interpersonal skills to oversee the clinical and leadership functions of the Medical Center in the absence of unit managers and senior leadership. The House Supervisor assures the provision of safe and effective patient care after hours, on weekends and on holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of all departments to maintain patient flow and assure continuity of care.
• Report pertinent information to management and administration.
• Provide supervision of staff in the delivery of care for patients and serve as a clinical resource.
• Assume the leadership position for Incident Command until other qualified personnel arrive on-site.
• Respond to codes and rapid responses, deploy staff, supplies and/or equipment as needed.
• Effectively communicate unusual occurrences or complaints for follow-up and intervene immediately as needed.
• Ensure appropriate use of hospital resources by reviewing all patients admitted to the hospital and evaluating appropriateness of admission using approved criteria.
• Ensure appropriate patient status (inpatient, observation, ambulatory) to assure appropriate placement and bed usage to maximize patient flow.
• Provide continuity in supervision of hospital personnel and provide guidance and direction to maintain quality clinical care along with prudent fiscal management of supplies and staff.
• Create and maintain an environment which promotes mutual trust, acceptance, recognition and respect.
• Round on all units and departments and supervise patient care.
• Coordinate with department heads to identify patient problems and assist in formatting effective resolution.
• Perform clinical support (i.e., obtains medical records).
• Keep self and staff informed of medical/legal aspects of nursing care given in assigned areas.
• Initiate and manage Incident Command Center until Emergency Management staff arrive.
• Collaboratively lead Nursing and Hospital departments, while providing mentorship, education, and training as directed.
• Interpret hospital policies and regulations for staff members, physicians, patients and visitors.
• Facilitate critical thinking and problem-solving skills at the unit and department level.
• Develop and maintain a coordinated team approach with physicians, nurses and allied health personnel.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff.
• Facilitate and monitor timely discharges and transfers between units and other facilities.
• Assist in prioritizing assigning patient's beds and patient flow in absence of a Capacity Manager.
• Collaborate with nurse managers, case managers, physicians, charge nurses, ED managers, infection control and ancillary department managers to ensure appropriate patient placement decisions and patient safety.
• Maintain ongoing communication throughout the day with all essential personnel to maintain daily operations.
• Assume leadership of care in the absence of the administrator.
• Promote patient satisfaction by demonstrating extraordinary service.
• Provide direction, problem solve and make decisions with operational issues for hospital departments.
• Provide input into performance evaluations and competency assessment.
• Communicate concerns and issues as necessary in a timely fashion.
• Initiate disciplinary actions as appropriate in conjunction with managers.
• Participate in performance improvement projects focused on organizational and department goals.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and regulatory agency requirements for facilities, care and staff (i.e., EMTALA, JC & State Department of Health).
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Additional duties and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate in nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire (Note: this applies to team members hired on or after February 2025). Advanced master's degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (e.g., Associates to MSN).
• A minimum of four years of recent clinical experience.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Good basic knowledge of the nursing process, standards of care, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Knowledge of evidence-based criteria, utilization review, discharge planning and case management.

Pay

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Minimum rate of $113,817.60 annually.

Benefits

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.