AHD House Supervisor (Alameda)

Summary

SUMMARY :

The AHD House Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical oversight and direction to the nursing staff during non-business hours. The AHD House Supervisor is skilled in problem solving and crisis intervention and serves as the first level contact for Administrative issues during non-business hours. The AHD House Supervisor has strong clinical skills and a sound knowledge base as a nurse generalist. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : NOTE

: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Adjusts nurse staffing to meet patient care needs for current and oncoming shifts, based on patient acuity and staffing guidelines.

2. Leads to measure, evaluate, act, motivate and counsel staff; can anticipate problems.

3. Leads in a calm manner, deescalate during stressful and crisis situations.

4. Assists the nursing and medical staff as needed in times of stress and crisis. Responds and assists in code situations : Code Blue, Code Grey, Code Red, Code green, Code Pink, and Code Yellow. Manages post-death process. Models the Studer Must Haves including the use of AIDET and leadership rounding on staff.

5. Provides clinical supervision and direction to all nursing units / departments.

6. Collaborates with the appropriate nurse manager regarding problems and the delivery of patient care. Supervises adherence to nursing policies and procedures including safety and infection control standards.

7. Performs delegated Pharmacy functions for in patients during hours that pharmacy is closed ie. Retrieval of medications. Retrieves supplies, equipment and dietary requests as needed.

Performs inpatient admission, transfer and bed control functions.

8. Represents Hospital Administration after normal business hours. Initiates the San Leandro Hospital disaster response plan in the event of an external or internal disaster. Responsible for investigating concerns of patients, families, visitors or physicians and for reporting findings to the risk manager or VP / patient care services, as required.

9. Identifies problems related to patient care and hospital operation and successfully resolves issues.

10. Supports patient and family values thru care and compassion.

11. Takes appropriate action to address immediate clinical or behavioral issues with staff and communicates such to the appropriate manager.

12. Provides verbal and written feedback for regarding staff performance to Department Leaders.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Preferred Education : Bachelors Degree in Nursing.

Minimum Experience : Three years experience as an RN with increasing responsibilities and progressive experience.

Preferred Licenses / Certification : ACLS Advanced Life Support Certification issued by AHA-American Heart Association.

Required Licenses / Certification : BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American Heart Association.

Required Licenses / Certification : Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State ofCalifornia.

Additional Information

A Community Hospital in Alameda County ... and so much more For generations, Alameda residents have found friendly, familiar faces and dedicated medical attention at their local hospital. Now, more and more individuals in Oakland and throughout the East Bay are turning to Alameda Hospital for quality care. We welcome all patients seeking an Alameda County Hospital or Bay Area Hospital who value a state-of-the-art medical facility, with a human touch. Alameda Hospital. We care.

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Hospital

AHD Nursing Administration

Services As Needed / Per Diem

Varies

Nursing

FTE : 0.01