Job Description:
Must-Haves:
- Current Iowa Registered Nurse License
- Current BCLS certification
- Two to three years of previous management experience is preferred with a minimum of three years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES The Nursing/House Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the management of nursing personnel. This is accomplished through leading, coaching, facilitating, and assisting by providing counsel and direction. The Nursing/House Supervisor is visible, accessible and actively engaged in supporting staff on a daily basis.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Actively participate in QA/PI projects to meet regulatory compliance.
- Follow ORHC infection control policies and procedures at all times
- Serve as an example to staff by using hospital policies and procedures.
- Participating actively in the development and accomplishment of hospital regulatory compliance.
- Follow ORHC and unit-specific policies and procedures.
- Facilitate the scheduling process and adjust the schedule to meet hospital needs
- Providing fair and consistent leadership to all departments
- Convey QI, risk, and safety concerns to the Director of the department and quality department.
- Complete variance reports or statements of concern appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Participate in Individualized Patient Care by verifying whiteboards and other patient satisfaction criteria are being used.
- Notify staff of emergency calls in situations
- Operate within the designs of established hospital procedures in emergencies including using the hospital emergency plan, HICs, and NIMS when appropriate
- Notify the Administrator on call of any area you do not feel you can handle from following hospital policies and procedures, or with any unusual events.
- Communicate clearly and positively with co-workers. Promote TEAMWORK.
- Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
- Act as a resource to solve problems.
- Act as an ambassador for the health center by speaking positively in the presence of our patients and members of our community.
- Represent Ottumwa Regional Health Center by demonstrating compassion, integrity, and excellence.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues and the general public both in person and on the telephone.
- Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, hospital policies, and technical procedures.
- Must have the ability to rapidly problem solve and deal with a variety of variables and set priorities as well as the ability to analyze data from a variety of sources and choose consistently appropriate interventions to maximize positive patient outcomes.
- Must demonstrate positive, supportive behavior to members of the healthcare team, patients, and families through effective communication, calm appearance, and professional behavior.
EDUCATION
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing with 2-3 years management experience is a minimum requirement. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.