House Supervisor at Rutherford Regional Health System

The House Supervisor will oversee clinical operations of the facility by planning, organizing, directing and coordinating nursing units. The House Supervisor will identify opportunities for improvement in nursing operations consistent with current policies and procedures. The House Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of RNs and CNAs providing clinical expertise to staff as needed, as well as interfacing with physicians. Clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other health care team members by maintaining cooperative relationships, applying management principles, relating and working effectively with others, and effectively communicating.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.

• Effectively and proactively responds to changes in census, staffing and/or acuity. Communicates with appropriate supervisory/managerial staff regarding problems requiring interventions.

• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.

• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

• Collaborates with Department Directors, hospital staff, case management and physician to determine, reduce and eliminate barriers within the system which may impede patient flow.

• Monitors bed availability in all levels of care as necessary to meet changing patient placement needs.

• Investigates complaints of patients, relatives, physicians, personnel and visitors. Take necessary steps toward resolution of complaints.

• Assists in identifying, coordinating and conducting education, training and in-servicing programs for patients and staff.

• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

• Employee supervises others.

Minimum EducationAssociates Degree in Nursing required.Bachelor‘s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Required SkillsCertifications:BLS requiredACLS within 6 month of hire or transferHandle with Care within 3 months of hire or transfer

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Licenses: Licenses: Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).

Minimum Work Experience3-5 years Nursing experience required.1-3 Nursing experience in acute care setting preferred.Leadership experience highly preferred.

Why join our team?

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

Company Description

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs.  We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint‘s extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following:  Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care, Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase Family Care, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, Rutherford Urology, Rutherford Children‘s Care, Premier Women’s Care, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates.