House Supervisor

Patient Care Services - House SupervisorJob SummaryJoin our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved onesPosition SummaryWage: $35.50-$52.96Provides supervisory nursing care for 24/7 nursing departments by established standards, policies, procedures, licensure, and scope of practice.ResponsibilitiesUtilizes the nursing process in providing care and includes the process in documentation, identifying unusual conditions, and utilizing initiative and judgment to carry out appropriate responses.Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the Physician and/or hospital policy including instruction to the patient, family, and others, as identified.Observes and assesses patients as indicated; records significant conditions and reactions.Administers prescribed medications and treatments per approved nursing techniques.Receives, transcribes, and communicates physician ordersMonitors and performs bed control and patient placement for the CCU, TU, OB, ER, and MSP units.Receives report from the House Supervisor on the census of the units and expected admissions, discharges, and transfer activity.Carries the House Supervisor's cell phone and is readily available at all times; immediate member of all response teams including Code Blue Team, Trauma Team, rapid response alert, Fire Alert, and disaster alert.Works with staff nurses to complete necessary processes for admissions, discharges, and transfers.Identify the needs of staff and show expertise and guidance to other staff membersResponds promptly to customer needs; Manages difficult or emotional customer concerns or situations.Maintains confidentiality, and focuses on solving conflict. Offers support, and encouragement to staff members.Contributes to building a positive team spirit and teamwork. Builds morale, balances, and divides the responsibilities and assignments of the staff members.Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.Inspires respect and trust of team members, and supports staff members to succeed. Actively listens to staff concerns.Builds commitment and overcomes resistance. Prepares and supports those affected by change. Monitors transition and evaluates results.Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well, effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others.Maintains focus on improving and promoting quality.Understands the business implications of staffing and works within the approved budget. Demonstrates knowledge of the staffing guidelines for each area.Follows policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge base of access to information and guidelines.Observes safety and security procedures, and reports potentially unsafe conditions. Use equipment and materials properly.JOB SPECIFICATIONSEducation And/or ExperienceGraduate of an approved Registered Nurse Program. Minimum 3 years clinical experience preferred.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsHolds or is eligible for current licensure in the State of South Dakota.Required to complete and maintain Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policyRequired to attend yearly departmental scenarios as assigned, as well as Staff Development skills fairHouseBenefitsPrairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.Additional benefits for those qualifying include:Flexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance Program for mental healthEducation Loan ProgramCommunity discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness CenterPrairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.