RN HOUSE SUPERVISOR at Excela Health

DescriptionPosition Supervises :RN, LPN, NA, US, Secretary I, and other technical staffJob Summary :Maintains primary responsibility for patient flow and bed placement house wide. Works with Nursing Office Staff, Team Leaders, and Managers to ensure appropriate utilization of human resources. Responsible for the supervision of Nursing Service activities and providing staff with additional management support, while maintaining professional standards and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures. Assists with maintaining patient safety through on-going communication with staff, Team Leaders and Managers. Responds to emergencies and assists with patient care and management as necessary. Participates in house wide performance improvement projects. Assists with staff development and promotes positive interdepartmental communications. Provides information related to status of house, including current census and patient/unit activity to physicians, administrators, managers, patient care staff and other members of the healthcare team.EducationMinimum:Graduate of a Registered Nurse ProgramPreferred:Bachelor Degree in NursingRegistration/Certification/Licensure :Current PA RN License, Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33/73 clearancesPreferred: ACLS and PALSExperienceMinimum:Three years clinical nursing experience in an acute care facility.Preferred:Previous management/supervisory experience. Proficiency with IV insertion. Basic arrhythmia training.Other Requirements :Comprehensive Crisis Management per policyStatus :ExemptPhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.Non-Material HandlingStanding * - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary. - OCCASIONALWalking * - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about. - FREQUENTSitting * - Body remains in a seated position. - FREQUENTStooping * - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. - OCCASIONALBending * - To flex the upper body forward. - OCCASIONALTwisting * - To rotate the upper body forward. - OCCASIONALClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders. - N/ALadders - To ascend and descend ladders. - N/AStairs - To ascend and descend stairs. - OCCASIONALKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/ASquatting * - To move the body downwards by bending both knees. - OCCASIONALCrouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs. - N/ACrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees. - N/AReaching Horizontal * - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONALReaching Overhead * - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height. - OCCASIONALGrasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object. - FREQUENTFinger Manipulation * - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers. - OCCASIONALSeeing * -Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity. - CONSTANTHearing * - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/ARepetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.OCCASIONAL20# - 50#Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.OCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift* - Floor to waistOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift* - Waist to shoulderOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift* - Shoulder to overheadOCCASIONALUP TO 20#Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)OCCASIONALUP TO 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone * - OCCASIONALWorking in cramped quarters * - OCCASIONALConstant interruptions * - CONSTANTWorking with hands in water - N/AUse of power tools - N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding - N/AExposure to vibration - N/AExposure to dust - N/AExposure to noise (constant) - N/AExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/AExposure to termperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces * - OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/AExposure to radiant energy, i. e. computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - N/AWorking with bloodborne pathogens * - OCCASIONALCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysical DemandMet LevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As Relates To This Position:Sedentary to Light - N/AMedium * - FREQUENTHeavy to Very Heavy - N/ACompensation Information:$0.0 / - $0.0 /Starting At: 0.0Up To: 0.0