PRN House Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The House Supervisor is responsible for the effective operation of the nursing service department by maintaining the continuity of high-quality patient care on shift assigned. This position is responsible for utilizing decision-making skills and representing the philosophy and mission of T J Samson Community Hospital.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Kentucky Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification

 

Required Licenses

[Kentucky, United States] Registered Nurses

Licensed in the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse

 

Minimum Work Experience

• Exhibits proficiency in nursing care and oral and written communication.
• 3-5 years clinical experience in nursing including at least one year of supervisory experience preferred.

 

Required Skills

• Must exhibit ability to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given.
• Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.

 

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs or oversees the collection of holistic assessment and development and implementation of a plan of care.
• Assesses the patient population daily.
• Provides direct patient care when appropriate to the acuity of the patient.
• Lead and participates with the interdisciplinary team in planning delivery and evaluation of patient focused care.
• Interacts on a continuous basis with other disciplines to resolve issues as they arise.
• Trouble shoots complex problems in patient care, documents findings and progress in patient record.
• Serves as a resource person for new care providers and reviews their progress in the provision of patient care.
• Meets with orientee regularly to monitor their progress and maintains written documentation of progress, including the skills check sheets.
• Provides feedback as necessary to individual staff members regarding performance.
• Oversees patient/family preparation for care throughout the facility.
• Ensures physicians are notified of pertinent information regarding their patients.
• Assess patient's response to treatment and care through other care provider information or by examining patients directly.
• Implements Performance Improvement activities as deemed necessary by patient outcomes.
• Uses evidence-based practice to evaluate effectiveness of patient care.
• Develops a partnership with care providers, patients, and patient's families.
• Ensures that patient goals are set with patient and family involvement.
• Ensures patients have access to the resources needed to provide optimum care.
• Collaborates with other disciplines regarding available options for patient care while in the hospital and after discharge.
• Ensures patient or patient's family id educated on the options for care needed by the patient.
• Facilitates care provider discussions including the patient and family when ethical dilemmas arise.
• Promptly and fully investigate and responds to complaints of patients, visitors or patient's families either personally or by appropriate referral.
• Provides or oversees the education of the patient family to understand illness and self-care concepts.
• Utilizes the most current tools to access information for teaching.
• Ensures the appropriate assessment of learner needs.
• Ensures staff receives proper orientation prior to assuming patient care responsibilities.
• Provides opportunities for less experienced nursing staff to observe and participate in physical assessment, data review and individual outcomes.
• Assures staff is engaged in clinical rounds as required by police.
• Creates or coordinates the development of evidenced based education to enhance knowledge of clinical care givers.
• Promotes opportunities for professional growth and development of staff.
• Provides input to nursing leadership on the evaluation and competency of nursing staff.
• Develops and maintains open lines of communication and timely transmission of information.
• Assists with evaluation and development of information technology tools.
• Assures all staff is trained on proper use of information technology.
• Monitors confidentiality of patient information and addresses breaches when necessary.
• Promotes a positive work environment which enhances employee and patient satisfaction.
• On a daily basis: delegates, supervises and evaluates the nursing care given by other while retaining accountability for the quality of care given on the unit.
• Appropriately completes staff schedules in a timely manner, adhering to acceptable staff ratios.
• Continually evaluates the morale of staff and takes appropriate actions to resolve problems.
• Demonstrates an ability to identify and resolve problems, uses initiative and food judgment to reach quality decisions.
• Conducts all aspects of supervision in a firm, fair and consistent manner ad evidence by employee files.