Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3 days ago
Registered Nurse - House Supervisor ( Per Diem )
Job Summary Ideal candiates would have a strong critical thinking ability. Problem solving skills, the ability to balance mutiple priorities, and strong negotiation skills are all key for this role. 2 - 4 years of demonstrated leadership ability & experience in NICU, Critical Care ED Med/Surg preferred. The house supervisor is utilized to manage both clinically and administratively the operations of the nursing department during an assigned shift in lieu of the nursing directors. This includes patient placement and the deployment of nursing resources based on census and acuity. The nursing supervisor also manages emergencies and interprets hospital policies to facilitate patient care. The nursing supervisors use chain of command including the administrator on-call for any consultation or as determined by policies. #STC Qualifications *Please note that St. Christopher's Hospital for children requires BLS from the American Heart Association. If you have BLS from another affiliation, training will need to be completed and obtained thrugh the American Heart Association before your start date. **RN positions also require PALS though the American Heart Association Training & Education: BSN preferred 2 - 4 years of demonstrated leadership ability & experience in NICU, Critical Care ED Med/Surg preferred. Supervisory Responsibility: Supervision and allocation of all personnel in the absence of Department Directors, including but not limited to: RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Unit Secretaries, and Technicians. Required Licenses: Current Professional Nursing Licensure in Pennsylvania. Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area. About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour
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