Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor - Nursing Administration

RN, House Supervisor

SUMMARY: This position is filled by a Registered Nurse that serves as an administrative resource to all departments in the hospital in the absence of administrators and department leaders. Supervises the provision of nursing care clinically and administratively. Coordinates optimal patient placements with the consideration of admissions, acuity and staffing.

The House Supervisor may assume responsibility for patient care as needed to patients of all ages during emergent situations and times of internal or external disaster. Assumes delegated responsibility in maintaining standards of patient care, managing human resources, and maintaining productivity measures.

Adheres to Baxter Health performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Baxter Health.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred.

Licensure: Current AR or Compact State RN license in good standing.

Experience: Minimum of two years recent acute care experience is required, one year previous leadership or charge nurse experience required. Previous Emergency Department and/or ICU experience preferred.

Certification: BLS required. ACLS, PALS, and Safety Care De-Escalation certification required in the first 3 months of employment.

Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires, at various times, the following physical activities; climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing, sometimes exerting in excess of 20-100 pounds of force. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 6 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, stoop and twist, and occasionally lift patients with assistance 125 pounds or more multiple times per shift. Must be able to push in excess of 150 pound wheelchair with patient and equipment. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.