RN, House Supervisor, Per Diem, Night Shift

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302‑bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home‑care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award‑winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America’s only year‑round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge, or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary Provides overall supervision of the organization in collaboration with and in the absence of the administrative/executive team. Makes administrative decisions, collaborates with the Nursing Directors and other departments, ensures patient and staff safety, and oversees the functioning of the organization. Assists with/facilitates clinical functions. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required Master’s Degree: Preferred Five years’ technical experience: Preferred One year’s experience working in a critical care setting: Preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS‑BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS OR HS‑ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required for all facilities, except Behavioral Health Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification: Preferred Facility Specific Licenses / Certifications AHA‑BLS or ARC‑BLS or AHA‑CPR or ARC‑CPR: Required AHA‑ACLS or ARC‑ALS: Required Essential Functions Supervises nursing personnel and operations by making rounds on a regular basis. Assesses routine and non‑routine conditions of patients through identification of symptoms and behavioral changes, reviewing histories of physiological/psychological, cultural and spiritual information, reviewing medical data such as medical history, physical exams, plan of care, etc. Works with staff in unusual cases to develop a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care. May assist staff to revise the plan of care to meet changing needs of patients, making appropriate referrals, i.e. dietary, spiritual care, etc. Responds to all acute unit codes. Attends to medical emergencies for inpatients. Works with other area supervisors when needed to provide advice or assistance. Facilitates hospital throughput including providing resources, managing bed placement, and patient transfers/discharges. Coordinates “bed huddles” as needed. Participates in discharge planning with patients, physicians, social workers, patient education, utilization review and other personnel as appropriate. Supervises professional and ancillary personnel. Assists with orientation and training of registry/traveler staff, new and existing employees, assisting them in learning department routines, policies and procedures, etc. Supervises the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivered throughout the Hospital, using such methods as: direct observation, rounds, reviewing reports, checking documentation in the medical record, and exerting influence and giving direction to employees as needed. Ensures compliance of team with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Maintains and adjusts unit‑based staffing in order to meet patient needs, while observing regulatory mandates, budget guidelines and needs throughout the hospital. Evaluates employee, patient, family, and physician complaints. Responds courteously and promptly and resolves problems within the scope of delegated authority, consulting with administration as required. In the review of patient conditions, works with patients, family, physician, and healthcare team members in order to maintain standards of acceptable quality care. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned. Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adventist Health Portland