RN HOUSE SUPERVISOR (FT, NIGHTS)

Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the House Supervisor at Phoenix Specialty Hospital is responsible for patient care activities on the designated shift and manages the provision of nursing services in accordance with the Arizona Nurse Practice Act (Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 15), Arizona State Board of Nursing rules (Arizona Administrative Code Title 4, Chapter 19), Arizona Administrative Code Title 9, Chapter 10 (Health Care Institutions: Licensing), CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission standards, and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The House Supervisor serves as the clinical and administrative resource for the hospital on the assigned shift, consulting with staff, physicians, and the Chief Clinical Officer on nursing procedures and the interpretation of hospital policy to ensure patient needs are met. Responsibilities include staffing, emergency response, quality and incident reporting, and support of human resources functions for nursing personnel.

Must be able to perform in all patient care and operational areas, with or without reasonable accommodation, and use all mandatory safety devices, procedures, and required Personal Protective Equipment. Must also participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include wearing a respirator.

1. Oversees patient care on the designated shift, ensures staff are competent and fulfill their assignments, and makes routine rounds, including comprehensive rounds when the Charge Nurse is unavailable.
2. Serves as the shift's clinical and administrative resource, consults with staff, physicians, and the Chief Clinical Officer on procedures and policy, and reports significant changes in patient condition to Nurse Management.
3. Manages emergency situations, including Code Blue, and demonstrates competence in critical care and medical-surgical nursing, including cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, wound care, and IV and blood administration, providing direct care when needed.
4. Coordinates staffing based on census and acuity, adjusts staff as needed to stay within budget, and delegates responsibility effectively to staff under their supervision.
5. Supports quality and performance improvement by reviewing admission assessments, auditing documentation, monitoring quality logs, and submitting assigned data to the Director of Quality Management by the 10th of each month.
6. Reports accidents and incidents to Nurse Management promptly and submits incident reports daily to Nurse Management and the Director of Quality Management.
7. Monitors skin care with the wound care nurse, ensures weights and vital signs are recorded, supports restraint reduction, and reviews care plans at team conference.
8. Handles physician concerns and patient, family, and visitor complaints, reports them to the Chief Clinical Officer, and fosters collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect.
9. Supports human resources functions, including recruitment, monitoring turnover, overtime, and absenteeism, performance appraisals and goal-setting, progressive discipline per policy, and accurate payroll approval.
10. Ensures treatments and tests are performed as ordered and charges are captured, follows up on equipment problems and rental returns, recommends purchases, and ensures emergency equipment is maintained.
11. Plans and assists with the orientation of new nursing employees, maintains and updates nursing policies and procedures, and models and monitors compliance with infection prevention practices.
12. Completes all annual mandatory training, competency validation, and certification requirements, and maintains current licensure and certifications without lapse.
13. Pursues continuing education appropriate to the discipline and responsibilities, and meets all requirements for license renewal in Arizona.
14. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), infection prevention, and patient safety activities; works safely, uses supplies cost-effectively, and promptly reports hazards and injuries.
15. Provides leadership and an example to staff by maintaining professional standards.
16. Adheres to all Phoenix Specialty Hospital policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, safety rules, The Joint Commission standards, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) health care institution licensing rules, CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA, and the requirements of any other regulatory agency.
17. Works collaboratively with all departments, demonstrates flexibility with changes in census, staffing, and scheduling, and provides service excellence to patients, families, and fellow staff.
18. Demonstrates, supports, and models the mission, vision, values, and code of conduct of Phoenix Specialty Hospital.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN or BSN)

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience required; two (2) years of long-term acute care and acute care experience and critical care experience preferred
• Intensive Care Unit experience preferred 

Licenses/Certificates:

• Current and valid Arizona Registered Nurse license issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, or a valid multistate (Nurse Licensure Compact) RN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Specialty certification and PICC line insertion certification recognized

Skills:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and critical thinking skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak English; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Salary : $52 - $71