Per Diem House Supervisor

Application Deadline: October 1, 2026

Job Summary

The House Supervisor, under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, provides supervisory support for staff working within their shift in the absence of other management staff. The House Supervisor acts as a clinical resource person to hospital and medical staff and serves as the in‑house administrative representative outside of normal business hours. Responsibilities include addressing patient care, staffing, and any other issues that arise, handling occurrences during the shift, and ensuring appropriate documentation and communication. The role also manages and coordinates all elements of patient care to ensure efficient, service‑oriented, quality care.

Schedule

Per Diem House Supervisor coverage is provided Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Per Diem House Supervisor will provide coverage during time‑off needs for full‑time House Supervisors.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide decision, supervisory, and clinical support to staff and report significant occurrences to appropriate management.
• Receive complete unit reports from all hospital areas and report overall house activities to administration and management personnel.
• Coordinate, delegate, and re‑adjust patient assignments within each area.
• Determine priorities and coordinate activities for emergencies, admissions, transfers, and cancellations.
• Analyze workload and staffing schedules to ensure adequate daily coverage, adjusting as needed.
• Utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care.
• Assist as needed to expedite patient flow, including admissions, discharges, registrations, and transfers.
• Cover lunches and serve as a second nurse while recovering patients as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in nursing skills and maintain clinical competencies according to facility standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and co‑workers.
• Collaborate with hospital administration, security, and other departments to promote safety and security.
• Maintain professional working relationships with other managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability

• Eligibility for employment in the United States.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Wisconsin.
• BLS certification required upon hire; must achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire.
• Minimum of five (5) years recent nursing experience in a hospital setting; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others and willingness to participate in goal‑setting and educational activities for professional advancement.