Position Summary:
In the absence of Nursing Directors and administrative team, the House Supervisor (HS) functions as the administrator in house; an Administrator on call is available at all times. The HS has shift accountability for supervision and coordination of the functions and activities of patient care. Key functions are to coordinate best use of staffing resources for current and oncoming shift, coordinate patient flow, assess and manage critical situations, initiate contingency plans, and facilitate the use of staffing and other resources to support patient care and flow. The HS is responsible and accountable for patient placement, bed utilization and patient access to services in collaboration with clinical leaders, physicians, and managers across the hospital. To accomplish these functions, the HS must walk the floors looking for opportunities to assist staff and improve patient care and flow by identifying empty beds and planned discharges. The HS is empowered to initiate discharge tasks in collaboration with unit management, admitting and case management. The HS provides leadership for the appropriate management of the human, financial and material resources to support the priorities, strategic plans, organizational initiatives, goals, policies and vision of SWMC. The HS provides direct patient care as the HS deems necessary to ensure patient care and flow; develops and maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; and complies with EEOC regulations, Federal, State and Labor Laws and Regulations.
Licensure/Certification/Registration :
Must possess a current Registered Nurse License for the State of Oklahoma.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
Experience:
Successful completion of an orientation program or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years experience in acute care.
Shift: Full Time, varied shifts
Southwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
