House Supervisor - CC Nursing Administration - Per Diem Days
US-NJ-Belle Mead
Hackensack Meridian Health
Req #: 166958
Type: Per Diem
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Overview: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The House Supervisor demonstrates HMH values, leadership and interpersonal skills to oversee the clinical and leadership functions of the Medical Center in the absence of unit managers and senior leadership. The House Supervisor assures the provision of safe and effective patient care after hours, on weekends and on holidays. Responsibilities: A day in the life of a House Supervisor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: * Provides continuity in supervision of hospital personnel and provides guidance and direction to maintain quality clinical care along with prudent fiscal management of supplies and staff. * Deploys staff, supplies, and/or equipment as needed. * Creates and maintains an environment, which promotes mutual trust, acceptance, recognition and respect. * Rounds on all units and departments and supervises patient care. Coordinates with department heads to identify patient problems and assists in formatting effective resolution. * Responds to all Codes and Rapid Responses. * Performs clinical support (i.e. obtains medical records) * Keeps self and staff informed of medical/legal aspects of nursing care given in assigned areas. * Initiates and manages Incident Command Center until Emergency Management staff arrive. * Collaboratively leads Nursing and Hospital departments, while providing mentorship, education, and training as directed * Interprets hospital policies and regulations for staff members, physicians, patients and visitors * Facilitates critical thinking and problem solving skills at the unit and department level * Develops and maintains a coordinated team approach with physicians, nurses and allied health personnel * Participates in the orientation of new staff * Facilitates and monitors timely discharges and transfers between units and other facilities * Assists in prioritizing assigning patient's beds and patient flow in absence of a Capacity Manager Additional duties as assigned * Collaborates with nurse managers, case managers, physicians, charge nurses, ED managers, infection control and ancillary department managers to ensure appropriate patient placement decisions and to ensure patient safety * Maintains ongoing communication throughout the day with all essential personnel to maintain daily operations * Assumes leadership of care in the absence of the administrator * * Promotes patient satisfaction by demonstrating extraordinary service. * Provides direction, problem solves and makes decisions with operational issues for hospital departments * Provides input into performance evaluations and competency assessment * Communicates concerns and issues as necessary in a timely fashion * Initiates disciplinary actions as appropriate in conjunction with managers * Participates in performance improvement projects focused on organizational and department goals * Ensures compliance with state, federal and regulatory agency requirements for facilities, care and staff (i.e. EMTALA, JC & State Department of Health) * Other duties and/or projects as assigned * Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: * A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree. * BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after February 2025). Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN) * A minimum of four years of recent clinical experience. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills * Demonstrates leadership competencies. * Demonstrated ability to work independently * Good basic knowledge of the nursing process, standards of care, regulatory requirements and best practices * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: * Knowledge of evidence-based criteria, utilization review, discharge planning and case management Licenses and Certifications Required: * NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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