Nurse House Supervisor

Eligible for weekend and night shift differentials.

SCHEDULE:

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday

• 1900-0730

• 48/52 weekends per year

POSITION PURPOSE 

Directly supervises one or more colleagues; assists manager with managerial responsibilities including scheduling, interviewing, hiring, coaching and counseling, evaluations; has multiple shift responsibilities.  The RN Supervisor may also work as a RN who provides and directs safe, effective and culturally competent care for high risk, critically acute patients with actual or potential life-threatening conditions.  Through evidence-based practice, the RN utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcome-based care of patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided to patients by the LPN, Patient Care Assistants and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patient and family, other departments and/or team members. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan for all departments supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators.

Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactive recruitment and long-term needs. Assures compliance with staffing plan.  

Manages daily unit/department operations, unit/department personnel, and interdepartmental activities. 

Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients have a positive care experience. 

Monitors and reviews staff performance, completes annual performance appraisals, and handles disciplinary action when warranted.   

Directs staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.  

Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician. 

Provides input on interviewing and hiring of personnel for the department.   

Completes requisitions as needed for staff replacements, and other Workday maintenance tasks.   

Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees' files and patients' records.  

Administers all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to, JC requirements, safety, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards, etc 

Serves as a resource, mentor, and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach. 

Facilitates communication between patient/family, physicians and other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of care. Consults with the Ethics Committee as appropriate. 

Understands employee competency documentation requirements. 

Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff. 

Ensures evidence-based practices are in place.

Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes to facilitate clinical practice changes. 

Promotes best practice implementation on unit. 

Plans unit and nursing resource utilization based on established admission, discharge and transfer criteria, initiating appropriate intervention and collaboration to optimize patient care and unit/department operations.  

Identifies and communicates staff needs for continuing education to the Manager. 

Serves as a resource or “Super User” for documentation in the electronic medical record. 

Leads or participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences, management rounding to patients and staff, and Rounding to Influence (Safety First). 

Reviews timecards. 

Leads or delegates daily huddles and maintains huddle boards. 

Assists nursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning. 

Assumes 24-hour accountability during periods when the manager is on vacation or leave of absence.  

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. 

Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits. 

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES     

As a MercyOne Trinity Health Leader, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:  

Mission Statement:  We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. 

Core Values: 

• Reverence:  We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. 

• Commitment to Those who are Poor:  We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. 

• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.  

• Justice:  We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. 

• Stewardship:  We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. 

• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree required, BSN preferred. 

• Minimum 3 years nursing experience; 1 year experience in critical care required.  Prior supervisory experience preferred. 

• Current Iowa RN license, (current IL license if working in IL).  

• BLS.  

• ACLS.  

• Mandatory Reporter.     

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire  

• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.   

• Basic computer skills required.   

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.   

• Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability.   

• Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment.