House Supervisor - Nursing

House Supervisor - Nursing

Take the next step in your career! Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, a part of Fairview Health Services, is currently seeking a dedicated Nursing House Supervisor to join our team!

Position : House Supervisor (Registered Nurse)

Employment Type : Casual (as needed)

Work Schedule : Days, Nights

Department : Nursing Services

Job Summary : The Administrative Nursing Supervisor role represents administration and management on a 24 / 7 basis in the provision of leadership to expedite and ensure efficient hospital operations. It guides in the appropriate placement and safe provision of patient care services which : address and meet clinical patient needs, employs wise and appropriate stewardship of resources, and assures and enhances a positive patient experience.

Job Duties :

1. Serves as the Representative of Administration.

• Investigate patient, family, physician, and staff concerns.
• Evaluate any unusual and / or inappropriate incidents on hospital premises related to unsafe occurrences or practices involving patients, employees, providers, students, or visitors; takes prompt, appropriate action in order to provide a safe environment and safe patient care.
• Informs Administrator / Director / Department Manager of resolved and / or pending problems and actions taken.
• Oversees & directs other hospital departments in the absence of their manager to assure the delivery of patient care.
• Responds to law enforcement inquiries and refers to appropriate resources such as Patient Relations, Risk Management and Security.
• Maintains patient rights in accordance with the Minnesota Patient Bill of Rights.
• Attends and is actively involved in Nursing Leadership meeting and initiatives as notified.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner and models "leadership" as an administrative representative.

2. Responsible for human resources and financial management during assigned shift to maintain quality service, positive employee relations, and fiscal expectations.

3. Allocates Daily Staffing Resources.

4. Patient and Employee Safety : Demonstrates understanding of role in developing and maintaining an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.

5. Serves as a resource, coach and mentor to employees.

6. Supervises patient flow issues throughout the organization.

7. Ensures that established standards of professional nursing practice and patient care excellence are being met.

Qualifications :

Leadership skills including good verbal and written communication, decision making, problem solving, negotiation and conflict management. Must have knowledge and resources to ensure that efficient hospital operations run smoothly when most ancillary departments are closed. Must be able to interact well with Public Relations, Security, other hospitals and providers on a regular basis. Must have knowledge of resources to interact with Risk Management and legal issues. Must be proficient in using EHR programs and others as needed.

EEO / AA Employer / Vet / Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.