RN PRN House Supervisor (Franklin, LA)

Directs and supervises nursing service functions and activities throughout the hospital; implements and interprets policies, procedures, standards, and regulations for personnel, patients, medical staff, and the public. Ensures compliance with JCAHO standards. Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed.

Organizational Relationships

• The House Supervisor reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer.
• The House Supervisor works closely with the Nursing Managers, members of the Administrative Team and all hospital departments.
• Direct reports are all nursing staff and other clinical employees.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Prepare work schedules and assign personnel; adjust staffing levels to meet overall needs of the hospital and provide adequate coverage of the units.
• Promote cooperation of the staff to achieve department objectives and maintain good department relations.
• Maintain established department policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Provide performance feedback that supports employee development through self‑appraisal and formal supervisor appraisal of performance.
• Continually follow essential practices of effective management: time management, focus on opportunities and results, utilization of employees’ strengths, setting proper priorities, and sound decision‑making practices.
• Admit patients and arrange emergency operations and other services.
• Receive and review preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; make complete rounds of all units and note patients’ condition.
• Attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.

Education / Qualifications / Experience

• Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Louisiana.
• Must be able to communicate proficiently, both orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to reason and solve practical problems and manage a variety of situations with limited standardization.
• Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have current BLS certification upon hire.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, and MOAB certifications within six months of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bayou Bend Health System is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic as required by law. This policy applies to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs, recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay, and all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital-sponsored activities.

Drug Testing

Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment, all candidates must undergo and pass a post‑offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void any offer of employment.