RN, House Supervisor, Full Time, Nights

RN, House Supervisor, Full Time - Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Stability Direct is pleased to announce that we have partnered with an award-winning acute-care hospital with key service areas including 24-hour emergency care, medical imaging, intensive care, and surgery – all located on the North Coast.  This hospital located in Fort Bragg, CA is an employer of choice in the region and the premier place to hike, bike, wine, dine, kayak, and beachcomb – a wonderful place to find a life/work balance!
 

Join the Leaders in Nursing

As the RN House Supervisor (Night Shift), you will provide overall supervision of the organization in collaboration with and in the absence of the administrative/executive team. You will make administrative decisions, collaborate with the Nursing Directors and other departments, ensure patient and staff safety, and oversee the functioning of the organization. You will assist with/facilitate clinical functions. You will also supervise and direct the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Essential Duties

• Supervises nursing personnel and operations by making rounds on a regular basis. Assesses routine and non-routine conditions of patients through identification of symptoms and behavioral changes, reviewing histories of physiological/psychological, cultural and spiritual information, reviewing medical data such as medical history, physical exams, plan of care, etc. Works with staff in unusual cases to develop a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care. May assist staff to revise the plan of care to meet changing needs of patients, making appropriate referrals, i.e. dietary, spiritual care, etc. Responds to all acute unit codes. Attends to medical emergencies for inpatients. Works with other area supervisors when needed to provide advice or assistance.
   

• Facilitates hospital throughput including providing resources, managing bed placement, and patient transfers/discharges. Coordinates "bed huddles" as needed. Participates in discharge planning with patients, physicians, social workers, patient education, utilization review and other personnel as appropriate.
   

• Supervises professional and ancillary personnel. Assists with orientation and training of registry/traveler staff, new and existing employees, assisting them in learning department routines, policies and procedures, etc. Supervises the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivered throughout the Hospital, using such methods as: direct observation, rounds, reviewing reports, checking documentation in the medical record, and exerting influence and giving direction to employees as needed. Ensures compliance of team with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

• Maintains and adjusts unit-based staffing in order to meet patient needs, while observing regulatory mandates, budget guidelines and needs throughout the hospital.
   

• Evaluates employee, patient, family, and physician complaints. Responds courteously and promptly and resolves problems within the scope of delegated authority, consulting with administration as required. In the review of patient conditions, works with patients, family, physician, and healthcare team members in order to maintain standards of acceptable quality care.
   

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
   

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required

• Master's Degree: Preferred

• Five years' technical experience: Preferred

• One year's experience working in a critical care setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Required for all facilities, except Behavioral Health

• Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification: Preferred

• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Required

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required

Why Should You Apply?

• The opportunity to positively impact the lives of patients and their families and champion the greater good 

• Excellent team support and job satisfaction

• Compensation range: $60.47 - $90.48 per hour

• $5K in relocation assistance for qualified candidates

• FREE medical/dental/vision benefits for all employees