Administrative House Supervisor

Middle Management Position For Supervisory CoverageThis is a middle management position for supervisory coverage within nursing and clinical operations.

Responsibilities require knowledge of hospital and nursing policies and procedures, allowing independent judgment in their interpretation. The Administrative House Supervisor duties include managing nursing staff schedules, overseeing the delivery of patient care through patient rounds, training nursing staff, communicating treatment and status information to patient families, and acting as a hospital administrator outside of regular business hours in conjunction with Director/Manager.Essential FunctionsPromote the mission, vision, and values of the organizationCoordinate and facilitate patient care services according to established standardsPlan and schedule daily work for nursing staffDetermine staffing requirements and shift schedules within the respective department based on patient acuity, patient census and available staffCoordinate and work collaboratively with other departments to float nursing staff as necessary to ensure adequate patient careSupervise and guide nurses in providing quality patient care to ensure patient satisfactionEnsure nursing staff follow hospital policies and proceduresEvaluate patient care activities and recommend improvementsMonitor performance of each nurse and provide feedback to DirectorMaintain positive and safe working environmentCoordinate with Director in management of respective unitEducate nursing staff on hospitals policies and public health lawsAssist in candidate recruiting, hiring, training, and performance evaluation of nursing staffFacilitate orientation and education programs for nursing staffIdentify areas of improvements within the unit and assist with implementation of corrective plansAssist and provide feedback with the development of budgets and goalsAssess patient care requirements by making rounds within the unit and all other areas of the hospital (according to departmental need/activity)Assess the acuity of care required for the patientsServe as a resource to staff for solving clinical problemsAssist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional responsibilitiesProvide for immediate follow-up, documentation and communication of incidents to appropriate manager and directorAnticipate actual/potential problems that may occur on their shift and sets shift priorities accordingly.Work collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems in a fair, consistent mannerAssist staff to interpret change in a positive manner.Assist staff to provide a safe work environment for patient care.Non-Essential FunctionsPerform other duties as assignedProfessional RequirementsAdhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.Complete annual education requirements.Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.Report to work on time and as scheduled.Wear identification while on duty.Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.QualificationsCurrent registered nurse licensure in the state of New Mexico or nursing compact licenseMinimum of five years acute care experience preferredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hireCurrent Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hirePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hireSupervisory experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of nursing servicesStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situationsAbility to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitudeAbility to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of workAbility to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal informationAbility to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely mannerAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional mannerPhysical Requirements and Environmental ConditionsWorking irregular hours including call hoursPhysically demanding, high-stress environmentExposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motionsPushing and pulling heavy objectsFull range of body motion including handling and lifting patientsPosition requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.