Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives House Supervisor in Bismarck, North Dakota
Overview
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Assumes primary responsibility for overseeing, coordinating and facilitating comprehensive care delivery in all clinical areas during designated shifts. Serves as in-house administration after business hours and on weekends/holidays. Assumes delegated nursing administrative responsibilities in the absences of the director and/or Vice President. Assist directors in providing resources and monitors the productivity of the team. Serves as the communication link between the care team and directors. Participates in operationalizing CHI Health Strategic Initiatives and serves as a role model for ethical management. Supports a professional practice philosophy within a shared governance system that supports the hospital mission and nursing vision.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Has the authority to interview, hire, orient, terminate, promote, train and conduct performance evaluations.
Assigns day-to-day work activities; directs the functional and technical job performance of team members.
Allocate and direct staffing needs to meet patient, unit, and department needs, and collaborate with others to ensure overall staffing needs are met.
Responsible for the coordination and support of patient activity and safe practices in all clinical areas on the designated shift.
Oversight for placement of all admissions on designated shift. All hospital EMTALA transfers requests are discussed/coordinated through the House Supervisor.
Responsible for facilitating unit triaging during times of peak census. When high census or ICU contingency plans are imminent, coordinates decisions with Directors, Medical Director, Vice President and Administrator on-call as appropriate.
Responds to high risk situations, provides direction, supports and assists as necessary toward problem resolution in a timely manner.
Coordinates daily staffing adjustments to maintain safe and effective care. Works with Department Director as necessary to resolve assignment issues.
Serves as a resource to physicians when issues arise. Answers staff questions regarding medical staff privileging when needed.
Serves in a patient/family advocacy role when issues are identified.
Provides resources as needs/issues arise. I.E. policy and procedure interpretation, provides back-up infection control and guidance for employee health situations.
Performs value-added activities that result in positive financial performance and customer satisfaction, achievement of nursing goals, and compliance with JCAHO and other certifying/regulatory bodies.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required OR must be currently enrolled and complete Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Current RN licensure in the State of North Dakota or licensure in a compact state. License must be in the state of your residence.
Basic Life Support is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Heart Association: Basic Life Support.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification required.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
3 to 5 years of clinical experience required.
Pay Range
$35.03 - $54.29/ hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.