House Supervisor

Position Overview:
The House Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department, ensuring quality care, appropriate staffing, and regulatory compliance. This leadership role supports frontline staff, collaborates with unit managers, and helps drive continuous improvement in patient care, staff satisfaction, and operational efficiency. The RN House Supervisor serves as a clinical leader and maintains bedside competency.

This is a non-exempt, leadership position with compensation starting at $40.02 - $57.00 hour or higher, commensurate with education, experience, certification, and internal equity.

The Perks and Benefits: 

• Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a passion for delivering high-quality care. 
• Professional development: We offer ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement, including tuition reimbursement and participation in our progressive Career Pathways Program. 
• Impactful work: Help ensure patient safety and contribute directly to positive patient outcomes in our community. 
• Location perks: Boone, North Carolina, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, offers exceptional outdoor activities like biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. Enjoy great shopping, fine dining, breweries, wineries, and cultural attractions in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville. 
• Top-tier community: Boone boasts a top-rated North Carolina public school system and is home to Appalachian State University. Recognized as a top destination by Forbes, Southern Living, and Niche, Boone is ideal for families, professionals, and retirees alike. 
• Compensation: Commensurate upon education & experience - range is $40.02 /hour or more (depending on education & experience). Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date. This position is a non-exempt position. 
• Employee wellness program - Love Your Life - award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees. Employees enrolled on the organization's health plan can enroll with our health screening (biometrics and labs) and earn program incentives. Employees who are not enrolled on the organization's health plan can participate in online wellness activities for a chance to earn quarterly prize drawings. 
• Employee to Employee (E2E) program - Caring for our own. Employee program that is solely funded by voluntary employee donations. The money is used to financially assist co-workers that are experiencing unexpected financial hardship. 
• Additional employee perks include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc. (subject to change).

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day nursing operations across units to ensure efficient care delivery.
• Schedule nursing staff in line with patient acuity, budgetary guidelines, and staffing ratios.
• Maintain positive working relationships with medical staff and other departments.
• Provide support and guidance to clinical staff to promote education, empowerment, and job satisfaction.
• Communicate regulatory or clinical issues to appropriate unit managers and leadership.
• Contribute input to employee evaluations and participate in leadership initiatives.
• Remain clinically competent and available to assist at the bedside as needed.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations and patient care needs.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred (1 year in a similar supervisory or charge role).

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN licensure in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association at the time of hire.
• Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to patient safety and team collaboration.
• Competency in delivering safe, effective nursing care within licensure and policy guidelines.
• Understanding of nursing care across the continuum and quality improvement principles.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting (50 lbs).
• Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and physical mobility required.
• Prolonged periods of physical activity per shift.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and clinical hazards.
• Variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May require quick response to emergencies and fluctuating workloads.

About UNC Health Appalachian
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.” 
 

About UNC Health  
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org. 

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us. 
 

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu. 

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Salary : $40 - $57