The House Supervisor ensures high quality, patient-centered care through direction and supervision of all house-wide functions during a designated shift. The House Supervisor participates as an active member of the nursing management team and assumes authority to manage all activities and personnel in conjunction with and in the absence of hospital administration.

• Assumes responsibility for supervision and coordination of all house-wide functions during the designated shift. Makes decisions regarding patient care and staff management using established policies/procedures.

• Participates in the monitoring, evaluation, and delivery of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures to ensure patient and family needs are assessed and met.

• Prioritizes clinical rounds to evaluate ongoing staff needs, and if necessary, identifies additional measures to provide assistance.

• Assigns nursing staff to specific clinical areas within the hospital to meet patient care needs. Adjusts staffing by reassigning staff, assigning PRN and agency personnel, and coordinating overtime.

• Serves as authority in the absence of other members of the nursing management/administrative team.

• Directs staff members appropriately and effectively in emergency situations.

• Supports the achievement of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations.

• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Manages admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.

• Facilitates effective interdisciplinary care coordination within and across departments. Ensures staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.

• Acts as a resource for employee health issues for unit charge nurses/supervisors and other hospital supervisors.

• Participates in Emergency/Disaster Preparedness with regulatory agencies as appropriate.

• Responds to all emergency eodes within the hospital. Communicates with medical examiner, Police and Fire departments, and organ donation agencies.