Registered Nurse - House Supervisor

• Area of Interest: Leadership - Nursing

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.45

• Department: House Supervisors- Downtown

• Shift: Nights 7pm-7am

• Job ID: 180106

Overview

RN House Supervisor II

UnityPoint - St. Luke's - Downtown

Hours: Nights 7pm-7am; 36 hours per pay period; alternating between one and two shifts over a two-week pay period

Coordinates activities within the hospital including assisting with staffing, patient flow and coordination of hospital activities. Assists as directed in data collection and monitoring aspects of patient care. Acts as a resource person for nursing staff and also for other departments within the hospital as indicated. Manages situations that arise in the hospital.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Monitors care given by appropriate team members in accordance with patient needs and the team member’s professional capabilities and qualifications.

• Assists in creating a positive work environment by the mentoring of staff/students and working with team members to facilitate initiatives that strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients.

• Reliable attendance is an expectation.

• Coordinates patient flow and placement to coordinate with staff availability.

• Identifies problem situations, develops and implements effective decisions.

Pharmacy-IV

• Prepare/Mix IV solutions

• Follows physicians' orders for appropriate medications and concentration

• Demonstrates appropriate aseptic technique

• Understands and follows standard dilutions and preparation procedures

• Utilizes on call pharmacist as a resource for drug information/order clarification

Surgery Call in Duties

• Responsible for surgery scheduling after hours and on weekends and holidays

• Works directly with physicians to schedule surgeries

• Calls surgery staff that are needed after hours, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate from an approved nursing program required .

• BSN preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) years clinical experience required .

• Two (2) years of critical care experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current Iowa Registered Nursing License required .

• Basic Life Support Certification upon hire required .

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 45 days of hire required .

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification within 45 days of hire required .

• Completion of eight hours of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually required .

• Must be CPI/MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviors) certified within the first 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment (renewal every 2 years).