Directs and supervises nursing service functions and activities throughout the hospital; implements and interprets policies, procedures, standards, and regulations for personnel, patients, medical staff and the public.  Ensures compliance with JCAHO standards.
Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
  • The House Supervisor reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer.
  • The House Supervisor works closely with the Nursing Managers, members of the Administrative Team and all hospital departments.
  • Direct reports are all nursing staff and other clinical employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Prepares work schedules and assigns personnel; adjust staffing levels to meets overall needs of the hospital and provide for adequate coverage of the units.
  • Promotes cooperation of the staff to achieve department objectives and maintain good department relations.
  • Maintain established department policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  • Provides performance feedback that supports employee development through self-appraisal and formal supervisor appraisal of performance.
  • The incumbent is expected to continually follow the essential practices of effective management:  time management, focusing on opportunities and results, utilization of employees’ strengths, setting proper priorities and sound decision-making practices.
  • Admits patients and arranges emergency operations and other services.
  • Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units and notes patients’ condition.
  • Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
  • Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse license in the State Of Louisiana.
  • Must be able to communicate proficiently, both orally and with written.
  • Must have the ability to reason and solve practical problems and manage a variety of situations only limited standardization exists.  Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Must have current CPR and ACLS certifications.  NRP and PALS certifications must obtained within 12 months of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.
Drug Testing
Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.

Department: 055 - NURSING ADMINISTRATION
This is a non-management position
This is a prn position

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