Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor PRN

Job Type: PRN | 0.001 FTE or As Needed

About the role

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a House Supervisor RN, you will provide 24/7 operational and clinical oversight of the hospital, serving as the administrative and clinical leader outside of regular business hours. This role ensures safe, effective patient care while supporting nursing staff, providers, and ancillary departments across all units.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shifts.
• Determines staffing levels and assignments based on availability, abilities, census, acuity, and workflow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed and may take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies issues affecting outcomes.
• Responds to patient care complaints and manages them through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties including entering orders, performing admissions/discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff have necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality care.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and protocols.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Initiates weekend case management, utilization review screening, discharge planning, and swing intake.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• 3 years acute care RN experience (preferred).
• Supervisory experience (preferred).
• ACLS, PALS (preferred).
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Schedule

12-hour varied shifts (7-7s).

About the organization

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group, and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.