House Supervisor

Position Summary: The House Supervisor provides leadership coordination and integration of healthcare services and supervises safety service and quality of care. Responsibilities include the management of patient care provided by department personnel in assigned area. Assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of the departmental patients in order to ensure that patients and families receive an optimum level of care. Minimum Qualifications:Required Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse) American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association ACLS Three (3) years experience clinic or acute care experience Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred American Heart Association PALS Trauma Nursing Care Coordinator Five (5) years clinical nursing experience; previous supervisory/management experience Essential Job Functions:In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below employees must have ontime completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements Bozeman Health policy and other registry requirements. Coordinates admission and transfer of patients appropriately applying InterQual criteria makes rounds on all nursing units and assists with activities related to patient care arranges for emergency surgery interprets and follows hospital policies and procedures promotes intradepartmental cooperation provides services of other departments in their absence completes training to follow protocol for organ donation assigns unit staffing and assesses/monitors unit based productivity. Promotes the goals and philosophy of Bozeman Health acts as leader role model mentor and innovator promotes team building creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth personal interest and positive attitude as well as a calm environment and is courteous and helpful to patients coworkers visitors and physicians. Monitors unit activities responds to customer concerns that cannot be resolved by the charge nurse/department staff assures adequate staffing with knowledge of patient needs and unit standards acts as liaison between physician and patient care team activates medical staff chain of command when indicated and exercises authority for staff disciplinary action as needed. Refers to policy manual for specific instructions and guidelines follows established policies and procedures and adheres to the standards of the job description and overall philosophy of Bozeman Health. Complies with hospital policies procedures protocols and guidelines related to care for patients with hyperacute and acute stroke. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Demonstrates sound judgement patience and maintains a professional demeanor at all times Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills Exercises tact discretion sensitivity and maintains confidentiality Computer applications MS Office EMR internet applications and standard office equipment Detail oriented organizational skills and the ability to prioritize Strong emotional intelligence interpersonal and teamwork skills Physical Requirements Lifting Pushing and Pulling: Support 50 pounds of weight (patient assist with bedside needs etc.) Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child transfer a patient etc.) Carry equipment/supplies. Use upper body strength (CPR physically restrain patient etc.) Extended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods requiring sitting walking or standing for eight or more hours daily. Flexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40hour workweek including weekends and afterhours shifts. OnCall Availability: Oncall work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly. Effective Communication: Proficient in effective communication both in person and through various technologies. Handling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals requiring the ability to deescalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families. Repetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities. ExposuresTasks Include Potential Exposure: Job tasks may involve exposure to: Bloodborne pathogens such as blood bodily fluids or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products disinfectants and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.Emotionally challenging situations such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

Shift: Weekends and holidays required variable schedule based on needs of the department. Any day of the week is possible.

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: House Supervisor

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS

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