RN House Supervisor PRN

Overview Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. General Duties Ensures smooth day‑to‑day operation of hospital on assigned shift. Carries out hospital/nursing policies, infection control/safety/environmental policies, procedures and standards. Visits all patient care units to ascertain the condition of patients, evaluate staffing needs and provide support to caregivers. Coordinates and evaluates services rendered by and to all departments during the respective shift on an ongoing basis. Keeps leadership informed regarding circumstances or situations which may have serious impact. Assesses physiologic, psychosocial, educational and developmental needs of patients and families and intervenes as needed at all times of stress and crisis. Serves as main resource person on all nursing units for the hospital. Administrative Leadership Provides administrative leadership of the hospital in the absence of administrative personnel. Administers the distribution and utilization of personnel employed during the respective shift. Informs personnel about ensuring shifts regarding the condition of patients, follow‑up actions required and any special conditions. Evaluates and documents performance of employees as indicated and communicates this information to the appropriate department managers. Evaluates accuracy of the acuity systems. Professional Development Ensures the professional development of self and staff. Participates and assists in the planning and providing of in‑service education programs within the hospital or other meetings, seminars, or institutes conducted outside the hospital. Participates in nursing meetings and in‑service education functions. Communication and Staffing Establishes and maintains communication between other nursing and ancillary departments for problem solving and participates on assigned hospital and/or nursing committees. Ensures appropriate staffing of patient care units according to staffing matrix, unit‑specific needs and employee experience/expertise. Experience and Qualifications Three years of experience as a charge nurse, clinical supervisor or nurse manager. Licenses and Certifications Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana. American Heart Association BLS‑HCP . Skills and Abilities Demonstrates leadership, managerial ability, good written and verbal communication skills. Application of good interpersonal relationships, principles of supervision and administration. Problem solving and crisis management skills. Work Shift Variable Hours (United States of America) Equal Employment Opportunity LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Summary The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr