House Supervisor 7A-7P Nursing Administration

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 i 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 delegate, supervise and evaluate 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.