RN House Supervisor at BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH INC

Urbana, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Professional Nursing Knowledge, Leadership, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Patient Safety, Quality Care, Staff Coordination, Customer Service, Emergency Protocols, Performance Improvement, Clinical Skills, Patient Education, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Conflict Resolution, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. Nights - PRN Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Provides direction, supervision and leadership to Nursing employees, in collaboration with the Nurse Managers and Directors, to maintain standards of care/practice in the delivery of quality patient care on the day/evening/night shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays. Functions as a representative of Administration and provides resource and guidance to Nursing and the ancillary/support departments, as well as the community. Essential Job Functions 1) Models “expert” professional nursing knowledge, skills and judgment, able to use expertise to guide staff in providing quality care, patient safety and efficient care. 2) Assures unit/department leaders' coordinate activities, oversee care for patients based on established clinical practice standards, code of professional ethics and regulatory compliance for designated and/or another shift as assigned. Interact with physicians, ancillary healthcare staff, other departments to assure patient follow-up and continuity of care. Records maintained according to policy/procedures, confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) and accurate and timely standards. Daily staffing practices coordinated, includes allocating, assigning and monitoring staffing needs based on fluctuating unit/department staffing levels. Internal disaster procedures coordinated with the Emergency Department and staffing resources allocated to assure safe effect and timely care of patients. Hospital, nursing and regulatory standards used to guide practice: Joint Commission, ODH, OSHA, CMS and OBN. Emergency protocols/procedures followed, based on education and patient needs. American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Professional Ethics followed. 3) Provides leadership and assist off-shift/weekend employees to develop a collaborative and cohesive team; fosters positive working relationships. Demonstrates listening skills, responds with understanding to others' concerns/suggestions; approachable and creates trust. Facilitates timely and accurate communication. Provides counseling to employees, as needed, and documents unusual situations for Nurse Manager(s) and/or Directors for corrective action. Maintains positive relationships with all consumers and providers of services. Assigns employees (licensed/unlicensed), as appropriate to patient's condition and employee's education/competency skill. Assures Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) Nurse Practice Act regulations implemented and nursing activities are delegated appropriately to STNAs. Collaborates with Charge RNs and assures appropriate assignments, coordinated shift operations and/or team activities, breaks/lunch assigned and promotes communication with next shift(s). Inspires confidence from co-workers, visitors, physicians and community by remaining well-informed and always prepared. 4) Collaborates with patient/significant others, interdisciplinary team and departments to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery, desired patient outcomes and continuity of care. Demonstrates excellence in customer service with all contacts (patients, families, physicians, colleagues, other departments and community). Interacts with customers (patients, families, physicians, staff, community) and assesses satisfaction with care. Assures resources to provide patient/family care needs (other disciplines, Care Management, Spiritual Care, LOOP, police, etc.). Critical values/results reported by staff to MD for timely action. Coordinates inter-departmental patient care systems and processes, e.g., troubleshoots, emergency/disaster procedures and equipment/supply availability. Promotes continuity of care with internal, regional and external agencies. Facilitates smooth patient flow and bed availability for admission from Emergency (ED) and Admitting Departments to appropriate nursing units. Updates family with plan of care; provides opportunity for family presence and involvement. Facilitates patients' care management to achieve desired length-of-stay (LOS) and identifies appropriateness/intensity of service issues. Promotes staff consideration for special needs and behaviors of specific age groups across the lifespan. 5) Promotes staff consideration for special needs and behaviors of specific age groups across the lifespan and individuals served and models same. Education provided regarding procedures to patient and/or significant other. Information explained using correct, understandable and age-appropriate terminology. Equipment and/or procedure explained. Address child by name and uses the last name for adult patients, if over 19 years. Patient involvement in procedure and care planning, appropriate to age. Privacy/modesty maintained. Time sequencing and individual variances explained, as appropriate to age. 6) Participates in performance improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery processes, nursing practice quality and patient safety. Promotes use of quality of care and patient safety activity results for initiating changes in nursing practice. Participates with nursing leadership to develop and monitor performance improvement and competency assessment action plans to surpass standards of excellence, Joint Commission requirements and other required standards/regulations. Identifies quality and customer service issues to monitor/evaluate, report to Nurse Manager. Identifies recommendations to improve nursing care of patient outcomes. Participates or contributes to root cause analysis (RCA). Supports and promotes hospitals' programs for infection control, patient safety and risk management. Medical therapies/medications safely initiated per order, patients' response evaluated, and physician notified as needed. Adverse patient reaction and/or unusual occurrence reported in timely manner. Handwashing protocol, standard precautions followed and personal protective equipment used. Knowledge of hazardous waste management plan demonstrated. Safety policies (fall precautions, restraint use, skin integrity) and disaster plans followed. Clean, safe, secure and healing environment maintained. 7) Meets hospital continuing education requirements, assesses own knowledge and maintains professional growth/development by participating in seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest healthcare trends. Facilitates orientation, in-service training and continuing education opportunities for employees on designated shift, as needed. Seeks continuing education experiences to maintain/enhance clinical skills. Seeks credentials and/or specialty certification; completes formal educational degree (BSN and MSN preferred). Promotes work environment supporting clinical education/learning (orientees, students, resource team and floats). Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues; learns from others. Assists others in achieving yearly competency requirements. Provides peers with constructive feedback regarding their practice. Facilitates preceptor role for clinical education/learning activities to promote continuous learning. 8) Coordinates and facilitates competent/safe use of medical equipment (invasive/non-invasive), procedures and patient education and patient's response monitored, appropriate to patient population. 9) Makes rounds on all units to assess the unit's status in terms of workload and staffing. Responds to all Code Blue and Rapid Response calls. Assists with family and patient concerns. Collaborates with the Nurse Managers to prepare the staffing board for all shifts ensuring adequate staffing both in number and skill mix. Oversees maintenance of the master schedules and their long-term retention. Schedules after hour surgeries. Manages the Float Pool ensuring there are adequate numbers and appropriate skill mix to cove vacancies created by FMLA, illness, etc. in full and part-time staff. Creates and maintains policies and procedures for the Float Pool. Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards 24 hours per day. Manages clinical and administrative issues after hours, contacting the Administrator-on-Call when needed. Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. ☒ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. ☐ Neonates (0-4 weeks) ☐ Adolescents (13-17 years) ☐ Infant (1-12 months) ☒ Adults (18-64 years). ☐ Pediatrics (1-12 years) ☒ Geriatrics (65 years and older) ☐ Not applicable to this position. Employment Qualifications Required Minimum Education: 2-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Licensing/ Certification - If registration, certification, or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body. Licensure/Certification Required: Current Nursing license through the Ohio Board of Nursing, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, NIMS/FEMA Licensure/Certification Preferred: Minimum Qualifications Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 3 years of acute care and clinical experience with 1 year being critical care (ED or ICU) Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Excellent communication skills, problem solver, works independently, critical thinking Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Competent with Epic, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows, Teams, Zoom ☒ Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree. V.Working Conditions This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. ☒ Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. ☐ Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. ☐ General office environment. ☐ May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. ☒ May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. ☒ May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* ☒ May be required to use physical restraints. ☒ May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * ☐ May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. ☒ May have periods of constant interruptions. ☐ Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. ☐ Prolonged periods of working alone. ☐ Other: Click or tap here to enter text. * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. VI.Physical Requirements Physical Demands Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Stoop, Kneel ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Crawling ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Climbing ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Balance ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Bending ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Work Position Sitting ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Walking ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Standing ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ VII.Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements Hazards Select if a physical requirement for this job. Select if a potential hazard for this job. ☒ Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) ☐ Depth perception ☒ Perform shift work ☐ Use of Latex Gloves ☒ Maneuver weight of patients ☐ Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents ☒ Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder ☐ Exposure to moving mechanical parts ☒ Reach above shoulder ☐ Exposure to dust/fumes ☒ Repetitive arm/hand movements ☐ Exposure to potential electrical shock ☒ Finger Dexterity ☐ Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy ☒ Color Vision ☐ Exposure to high pitched noises ☒ Acuity – far ☐ Gaseous risk exposure ☒ Acuity – near ☐ Other: Click or tap here to enter text. As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

How To Apply:

Incase you would like to apply to this job directly from the source, please click here

Responsibilities

The RN House Supervisor provides direction, supervision, and leadership to nursing employees to maintain standards of care and quality patient care. They collaborate with various departments to ensure effective patient care delivery and continuity.