Registered Nurse House Supervisor - Nursing Administration

CHRISTUS Health · United States

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