HOUSE SUPERVISOR RN- DAY SHIFT (FT)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The House Supervisor, a Registered Nurse (RN), is a key member of the nursing leadership team and plays a critical role in overseeing hospital operations on a shift-by-shift basis. This role is responsible for supervising nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, coordinating patient admissions and transfers, and serving as a liaison among departments under the direction of the Director of Acute Care Services. The House Supervisor demonstrates strong clinical expertise, effective leadership, and the ability to perform decisively in high-pressure situations. This role ensures adherence to hospital policies and procedures, supports accurate patient care documentation, and promotes a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.

COMPETENCIES:

• Oversee nursing and clinical staffing to ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize patient flow and effective bed management.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Facilitate effective communication among providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary departments to support high-quality patient care.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent issues by initiating appropriate actions and coordinating with required personnel.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and on-call rotations to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts.
• Notify the Director of Acute Care Services and/or Administrator on Call (AOC) of situations that have or may have a significant impact on patient care, staffing, or hospital operations.
• Function in the Medical/Surgical and/or Emergency Department (ED) as a RN when staffing levels require.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri or hold a compact license.
• Minimum of three to five years of clinical nursing experience; previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; TNCC and ESI certification are required but may be obtained within the first year of employment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, protocols, and best practices.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information.