RN, Registered Nurse House Supervisor

Description Summary

Directs and supervises nursing service and activities during evening, night, and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performances and makes recommendations for personnel actions.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department.

Administers the nursing program during the evening, night and weekend shifts and coordinates activities.

Promotes cooperation of the staff to achieve department objectives and maintain good department relations.

Makes complete rounds of all units and notes patients' condition where appropriate.

Assists attending physicians and aides patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.

Arranges emergency surgery and other services; participates in and evaluates all codes on his/her shift.

Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records where appropriate.

Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.

Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.

Directs maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Requirements

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing.

BSN preferred.

Experience

Six months management experience or five years acute care clinical experience.

Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and problem-solving skills.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses

Current valid NM or compact RN License.

BLS required.

ACLS required or must obtain within six months from date of hire or date of transfer.

BLS and ACLS must be issued through the American Heart Association.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type

Per Diem As Needed