House Supervisor (24 Hours per week) #3443

Job Description

Job Description

• Two (2) 12-hour shifts per week, plus a weekend rotation
• Flexibility to pick up occasional night shifts as needed
• Weekend shifts as scheduled
• Shift times vary between:
  • Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Position Summary:

The House Supervisor is responsible for the management and coordination of all hospital departments and personnel on the off shifts and weekends in the absence of direct line managers.  Overall, the House Supervisor serves as an advocate for patient care, staff, and the hospital as a whole.  Assuring high-quality patient care services are provided in accordance with RAMC's mission/vision, values, service behaviors, policies/procedures, and regulations.  The House Supervisor oversees effective patient placement, assures adequate staffing resources and safe and effective care delivery in the absence of the direct line manager and on all off shifts and weekends.

Education and Training Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin.
• BLS certified, PALS, ACLS and NRP required.
• Advanced Certification preferred.
• Meets health requirements.

Experience:

• Minimum two years of acute nursing experience required.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Works effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion and diplomacy.

Demonstrates leadership and teaching ability.

Demonstrates organizational skills, is able to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

Ability to exercise independent judgment.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently sit while performing the tasks of the role (scheduling, developing & reviewing protocols/procedures, job descriptions, etc.)

Carry objects weighing less than 10 pounds.

Occasionally walk and stand.

Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds while transferring and positioning patients and maneuvering equipment while using gait belts, transfer devices, etc

Occasionally bend to the floor, squat, kneel, crouch and reach overhead to assist with patient care or retrieve equipment or supplies.

Occasionally handle objects, smell, feel, control knobs, switches and levers.

Sight:

Occasionally use sight capacities, including spatial, peripheral, colors, accommodation and depth perception.

Frequently use near and far vision while reviewing patient records, computer screens, charts, hemoccult results, gauges on patient equipment, monitors, etc.

Cognition/Communication

Frequently utilizes simple reading skills, and normal conversations.

Occasional exposure to comprehensive speech, both simple and complex writing skills, and basic and complex math.

Frequently is exposed to low-volume speech with patients and telephone conversations with other members of the healthcare team, physicians, and family members.

◾Potential Hazards:

• Occasional exposure to infectious blood/body fluids and diseases requiring infection control practices, red infectious waste.
• Occasional exposure to needles/syringes/sharps during medication administration, assistance with treatments, and invasive procedures.
• Occasional exposure to chemical compounds of medication and treatments (chemotherapy).
• Occasional exposure to Non-Ionizing radiation while wearing protective shields, collars and film badges.
• May handle hazardous drugs.

Benefits:

Why Join RAMC?

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is nationally ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare . We offer a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20+ hours per week.

Our Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life, disability, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with match
• PTO, holiday pay, and shift/weekend differentials
• Employee wellness perks like free fitness classes and massage discounts
• Recognition programs, fun team activities, and employee appreciation events