Nursing Supervisor/House Manager

Job Description

The Nursing Supervisor/House Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality of patient care and maintaining an effective work environment during evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours. This role requires a strong background in emergency department (ED) experience, alongside effective leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-duty administrator for all hospital departments during specified hours.
• Conduct regular rounds to assess and evaluate patient care quality and work environment.
• Collaborate with administration and nursing directors to address critical situations as needed.
• Document communication regarding significant events and follow up with relevant department heads.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in various patient care services including medical/surgical, ED, and ICU.
• Assess staffing needs to ensure safe patient care and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with established nursing processes, policies, and protocols.
• Manage medication procurement and IV solutions in accordance with pharmacy protocols.
• Assist in staff development through orientation, training, and education programs.
• Identify and resolve nursing staff issues, implementing follow-up actions as needed.
• Participate in budget planning and cost containment initiatives.
• Engage in nursing and hospital-wide committees as assigned.
• Support quality improvement programs and initiatives within the department.
• Teach and guide patients and their families effectively.
• Balance administrative and clinical responsibilities strategically.
• Contribute ideas for workplace improvement and hospital-wide quality enhancements.
• Promote a safe work environment through proactive measures.
• Oversee troubleshooting of patient care equipment and collaborate with external resources as necessary.
• Foster communication with customers and suppliers for efficiencies and improvements.
• Follow established policies to minimize variance and enhance communication.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and labor agreements.
• Demonstrate professionalism to promote the organization and its employees.
• Assist family members and the public with inquiries and support.
• Participate in disaster preparedness and emergency response as required.
• Act as a resource to medical staff and collaborate between departments.
• Provide constructive feedback and evaluate nursing staff performance with a focus on improvement.
• Review patient care assignments for appropriateness and quality standards.
• Monitor and assess nursing practice standards within the department.
• Report incidents and maintain accurate documentation regarding patient care and staff performance.
• Participate in the development of an equitable manager schedule and payroll processing as necessary.
• Demonstrate competence in electronic medical records and serve as a resource for staff training.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives aiming for excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Maine nursing license; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years of recent leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and STABLE.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across diverse age groups.
• Knowledge base includes nursing assessment and skills from neonate to geriatrics.

Shift Information

This position requires a 3×12 night shift schedule, totaling 36 hours per week.

Additional Requirements

Holiday coverage is required for this role.