Position Summary: 

The House Supervisor provides leadership, coordination and integration of healthcare services, and supervises safety and quality of care. The house supervisor has hospital administrative responsibility in the absence of regular leadership, including serving as incident commander in times of disaster and mass casualty incidents.  Additional responsibilities include the management of patient flow throughout the hospital, incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of overall patient care delivery at the departmental level to ensure that patients and families receive optimum care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing; equivalent combination of education and experience consideredCurrent Montana Registered Nurse (RN) licensureAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationAmerican Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificationAmerican Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationNational Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hireFive (5) years acute care nursing with varied experienceTwo (2) hours of verifiable trauma-related education annuallySix (6) hours stroke training annually, NIHSS will count for three (3) hoursPreferred:  Previous supervisory/management experiencePreferred:  Critical care or emergency department experiencePreferred:  Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Essential Job Functions:  In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

Coordinate patient care throughout the hospital and outpatient areas, including but not limited to the following:Serve as liaison for staff, patients and families, providers, law enforcement, and governing bodies when appropriate, balancing the needs and interests of these groupsExpedite admission, discharge, and transfer of patients, appropriately guiding physician understanding of admission Utilization Review InterQual criteriaFacilitate and communicate the need for emergency surgery with OR and procedural areasInitiate and facilitate hospital organ donation protocolsRound on all nursing units monitoring activities:Assure adequate staffing with knowledge of patient needs and unit standards, assist in alignment of unit staffing with productivity goals and objectivesTemporarily provide the services of other departments as needed in their absenceRespond in real-time to concerns that have been escalated by department staff and/or patients & familiesAct as liaison between physician and patient care teamActivate medical staff chain of command when indicated, and exercise authority for staff disciplinary action as neededUphold established policies and procedures, refer others to appropriate policy language for specific instructions and guidelines, hold others accountable to the standards of their job description and overall philosophy of Bozeman HealthDemonstrate responsible management of all organizational resourcesDemonstrate clinical/technical and managerial competencyPromote the goals and values of Bozeman HealthLead, teach, inspire, support, and consistently demonstrate the cultural and behavioral standards of Bozeman Health acting as a role model, mentor, and innovatorPromote intra-departmental cooperation and team buildingAssist in development, interpretation, and adherence to hospital policies and proceduresFacilitate a calm inclusive environment, one of courtesy and positivity, providing appropriate support to patients, co-workers, visitors and providers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all timesExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentialityPerforms essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environmentLearns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman HealthStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsAnalyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

This role requires regular and sustained attendance.The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

77346710 Nursing Administration (BHDH)