As the RN - Nursing House Supervisor, you will play a crucial leadership role, ensuring the coordination and continuity of patient care across all departments in the absence of direct supervisors. You will work closely with department supervisors, facilitating communication and ensuring smooth operations throughout the hospital. This role requires strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to respond quickly to urgent situations. You will serve as the go-to authority for problem-solving and decision-making, ensuring that patient care and hospital functions are maintained at the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Hospital Oversight: Act as the primary leadership figure during shifts, overseeing the functioning of all departments, including ER, ICU, med-surg, labor & delivery, and others as needed.
Coordination of Care: Collaborate with department supervisors to ensure seamless patient care, addressing any issues or concerns that arise when direct supervisors are not available.
Staff Support & Leadership: Provide guidance and support to the nursing staff, assisting with clinical decisions and resolving personnel or patient care issues as they arise.
Patient Volume Management: Oversee a daily patient volume of 40-50 patients (~10-12 patients per shift), ensuring adequate staffing levels and resource allocation to manage patient care needs.
Emergency Response: Lead response to emergency situations and code blue events, ensuring rapid and effective intervention in critical cases.
Clinical & Administrative Duties: Oversee hospital-wide operations, including staffing, patient flow, admissions, and discharges, ensuring all areas are functioning smoothly and efficiently.
Documentation & Reporting: Ensure accurate documentation of patient care, shift reports, and any incidents or critical events, maintaining detailed and timely records.
Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to all hospital policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.
ESSENTIAL GENERAL NURSING FUNCTIONS
Provide proper notification for absences and tardiness and is punctual at start of shift.
Observe hospital dress code and wear identification badge.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and other nursing staff.
Demonstrate understanding of emergency/disaster situations and response plans.
Assist in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care and report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel.
Attend mandatory meetings and in-services.
Observe safety precautions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills.
Ability to function and perform independently and in teams.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds at all levels.
Skills in operating computers and software, including Microsoft applications.
Qualifications:
Licensure: Valid and unrestricted RN license from Arizona or any compact licensing state.
Certifications: Must hold current BLS, NRP, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Nursing House Supervisor or similar leadership role.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage clinical staff and respond to challenging situations.
Multitasking & Decision-Making: Ability to effectively prioritize and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information:
Patient Care Focus: Supervise and support the nursing staff in caring for 40-50 patients per day, with ~10-12 patients per shift.
Rotating Schedule: This position requires a 36/48 rotating weekly schedule (12-hour shifts).
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing professional to step into a leadership role, ensuring smooth hospital operations and high standards of patient care across departments. The RN - Nursing House Supervisor plays a pivotal role in maintaining the hospital's clinical and administrative functions during each shift.
Native American Preference:Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). FormBIA-4432should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment pleaseclick here.
Equal Opportunity Employer:Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know during the application process.
