House Supervisor - Nursing Administration - Per Diem
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Nursing
Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, RN Nurse, Staff Nurse
Overview
The House Supervisor demonstrates JFK values, leadership and interpersonal skills to oversee the clinical and leadership functions of the Medical Center in the absence of unit managers and senior leadership. The House Supervisor assures the provision of safe and effective patient care after hours, on weekends and on holidays. Responsibilities include assessment of all departments to maintain patient flow and assure continuity of care.
Report pertinent information to management and administration. He/she provides supervision of staff in the delivery of care for patient and serves as a clinical resource. He/she assumes the leadership position for Incident Command until other qualified personnel arrive on-site. The House Supervisor responds to codes and rapid responses, deploys staff, supplies and/or equipment as needed. The House Supervisor is responsible for effectively communicating unusual occurrences or complaints for follow‑up and intervenes immediately as needed.
He/she ensures appropriate use of hospital resources by reviewing all patients admitted to the hospital and evaluating appropriateness of admission using approved criteria. Ensures appropriate patient status (inpatient, observation, ambulatory) to assure appropriate placement and bed usage to maximize patient flow.
Responds to all Codes and Rapid Responses. Performs clinical support (i.e. obtains medical records) Keeps self and staff informed of medical/legal aspects of nursing care given in assigned areas. Initiates and manages Incident Command Center until Emergency Management staff arrive.
Assists in prioritizing assigning patient's beds and patient flow in absence of a Capacity Manager. Additional duties as assigned. Collaborates with nurse managers, case managers, physicians, charge nurses, ED managers, infection control and ancillary department managers to ensure appropriate patient placement decisions and to ensure patient safety. Maintains ongoing communication throughout the day with all essential personnel to maintain daily operations.
Ensures compliance with state, federal and regulatory agency requirements for facilities, care and staff (i.e. EMTALA, JC & State Department of Health).
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