House Supervisor - Float Pool

Shift: Nights, 7:00pm to 7:30am, every other weekend required.

Job type: Full Time

Hours: 12

The role of the administrative supervisor is to assist physicians, employees, patients and visitors with issues that require assistance at the supervisory level. Aid in patient care and assist employees as relief coverage for rest and meal breaks.

Primary Duties

1. Coordinates staffing for nursing in acute patient care areas. Assigns nursing and ancillary staff to nursing unit is according to patient care needs and competency of staff.
2. Communicates to nursing and hospital administration matters requiring immediate action. Communication is timely and appropriate.
3. Assures contract staff has appropriate credentials, orientation and evaluation date completed. Audits registry invoices and approves for payment. All data required for use of contract staff and services is complete.
4. Promotes professionalism in staff and fosters teamwork on all units. Responsible for rounding on all acute inpatient units within the hospital at least 3 times per shift or more if necessary.
5. Maintains current nursing practice through attendance at education programs, seminars or continuing education.
6. Assures nursing license is current, with no lapse in documentation as well as in good standing with the state board of registered nursing.
7. Demonstrates competence in caring for patients in the areas of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Patients/families will be treated with compassion, dignity and respect at all times. May need to accept and care for patients when absolutely necessary due to decreased staffing or in an emergent situation.
8. Accountable for the safety of staff, patients and visitors and follows the service excellence standards set forth by the hospital.
9. Ensures that departments operate within or above guidelines that are established by regulatory/review agencies. Demonstrates a clear understanding and compliance of Title XXII, The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements that are applicable to the department's key functions.
10. Manages nursing staff of the acute patient care hospital and infusion clinic.
    1. Staff receives clear decisions and communication that supports the organizational strategic plan and is consistent with sound management practices.
    2. Makes rounds throughout the acute care hospital serving as a nursing administrative supervisor and resource staff.
11. Completes death packets on expired patients, makes timely notifications to donor alliance and the coroner's office.
12. Acts as a pharmacy liaison after normal business hours, weekends and holidays when a pharmacist is not on campus.
13. Maintains current knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures of the hospital and serves as a valuable resource for all staff.
14. Rounds on patients, families, and staff. Resolves issues in a timely manner and performs service recovery when necessary.
15. After hours, weekends, holidays will assume the role of incident commander, making the initial notifications to administration, until the proper assigned individual arrives during a mass casualty or emergency to assume the role of incident commander.

Minimum Education/ Certification and / or experience:
• Required - Associate Degree in Nursing, Preferred - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 5 years' experience as an RN in an acute care setting
• Previous nursing supervisory experience preferred
• Current California Registered Nursing license, current ACLS, PALS and BLS certification

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Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Hi-Desert Medical Center hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!
$49.69 - $77.02 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience