Hospital RN Days House Supervisor

Job Summary:

The RN House Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of patient services for assigned shift. Remains on the Nursing Units providing direct oversight and guidance to the nursing staff. Assists the DON in the functional responsibilities of the department by providing input regarding clinical situations and staff performance. Assumes administrative functions. Secures medications from pharmacy and supplies from purchasing as needed The House Supervisor has working knowledge of all policies/procedures and is able to interpret to staff and makes recommendations for changes as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Acts as clinical resource for nursing staff in areas of expertise

· Follows all established policies and procedures for documentation and form completion.

· Coordinates with other levels of nursing management and hospital administration to provide for nursing care on an 8-12 hour basis

· Manages daily situations/problems encountered on the assigned shift and reports actions and recommendations to the Director of Nursing &/or Assistant Director of Nursing

· Works with staffing coordinator in complying with PPD

· Makes recommendations regarding the needs of the department in staffing and scheduling.

· Assists in providing for the short-term staffing needs of the nursing department

· Any and all other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist Director with completing 90 day and annual reviews with all direct reports

· Have counseling and performance conversations as needed

· Assist Director with reviewing and approve timecards for payroll for all direct reports

· Assist with training and developing staff

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Completes competencies of all assigned treatments, procedures and duties in a satisfactorily manner upon hire, annually, and as needed

· Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, families

· Protect confidentiality in all areas as applicable

· Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in nursing practice

· Ability to keep accurate records and write meaningful reports

· Ability to execute nursing procedures and manipulate special equipment accurately and safely

· Math computational skills of dosage calculations.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

· Registered Nurse degree from an approved school of nursing

· RN license to practice in Oklahoma

· 1 year rehab experience

· CPR & ACLS required

· 3-5 years prior experience in clinical nursing

· 2-3 years in rehabilitation nursing preferred

· BSN preferred or eligible to pursue a BSN degree