House Supervisor - Nursing Administration

Job Description

Description

At Peacehealth, its our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch.  As a House Supervisor at St. John Medical Center, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure exceptional medicine and compassionate care are delivered.  If this resonates with you,  and your an experienced acute care RN, please consider the following position with us:

• Full-time .9 FTE House Supervisor role
• Work three variable 12-hour shifts each week, a combination of day and night shifts
• Be part of a collaborative Nursing Administration team managing hospital operations

Why PeaceHealth and Longview?

PeaceHealth is a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system committed to providing compassionate care to all. We believe in creating a workplace where every caregiver feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. 

St. John Medical Center is a 177-bed acute care medical center with a level III trauma center and level III certified stroke center.    St. John is the  area’s sole community hospital along with our multi-specialty Medical Group, provides dozens of medical specialty services and programs including emergency, trauma, heart, behavioral health, bone and joint, cancer, birthing and women’s services

Just 45 minutes North from Portland, Oregon, Longview is a family friendly community with a population of appx 48,000.  With our sister city Kelso, and multiple surrounding communities, we offer a variety of housing options from in town to rural with acreage.   A small city offering a peaceful lifestyle,  Longview is just a short drive to the urban amenities of both Portland and Seattle, as well as the Pacific Ocean and Mountains. 

We also offer you :

• Wage range of  $62.99 – $94.45
• Nights shift differential of $8/hr
• A comprehensive benefits package 
• Generous tuition reimbursement 
• A community hospital with a caring and collaborative culture 

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Job Summary

Responsible for monitoring the overall services, developing quality and performance indicators, gathering data for analysis as well as ensuring continuous improvement to optimize services and stewardship of resources. Supervises daily activities, focusing on operations and effective use of resources within established budget. Responsible for operational performance including the quality, service environment and regulatory compliance. Makes administrative decisions, provides direction and authorizes and acts in the absence of the department manager and/or hospital administration.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership for clinical excellence, personnel management, resource management, fiscal accountability and maintenance of positive working relationships with staff, physicians, managers, patients, their families and the public. Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
• Make assessment rounds of all patient care areas throughout the hospital at least once per shift. Provide support, guidance, and education for the staff and assists them as needed. Keeps managers and directors apprised of bed capacity and barriers to patient placements, including the need to consider treat & transfer. Responds to codes and RRTs, coordinates caregivers responding to codes.
• Direct and collaborate with the staffing coordinator/office or Charge Nurse in decision making of how nursing units are staffed and intervene in patient placement issues.
• Promote problem identification, investigates hospital incidents, facilitate resolution and follow up and communicate as necessary, assists in documentation of incidents.
• Act as contact for news media, law enforcement agencies, coroner, etc. when indicated.
• Assist with the coordination of transfers to and from other facilities, assuring completion of appropriate forms and notification of receiving facility.
• Interpret organizational policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing departments as necessary.
• Provide for the initiation of legal Mental Health Holds and provide for transport to appropriate evaluation facilities. Provide for the safety of the patient, staff, other patients and visitors, while ensuring that the patient's legal rights are not violated.
• Coordinates notification of Pastoral Care according to the needs & requests of patients, families, and staff.
• Responsible for the coordination & delegation of the guesthouse, disbursement of the indigent fund, & organ donation requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (required) 

• BSN required or must obtain BSN within 3 years of hire date.
• Minimum of 2 years related clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting 
• WA State Registered Nurse License or active multistate 
• Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred:  

• Previous leadership training and experience strongly preferred

Skills

• Facilitates code response as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team (Required)
• Strong critical thinking skills (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at one time (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive relationships and a customer-focused work environment (Required)
• Strong organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications as well as clinical applications (Required)

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.