• Lead House Supervisor, FT Nights

    LifePoint Health (Los Alamos, NM)


    *$30,000 Sign-on bonus for 24-month commitment*

    *$1,000 monthly housing allowance for 12 months upon relocation*

     

    At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade and have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation. We are proud of our work and patient care. We invite you to come be a part of this organization.

     

    Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.

     

    Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity, and work/patient flow.

     

    Provides direct patient care as needed.

     

    Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.

     

    May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.

     

    Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.

     

    Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.

     

    Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.

     

    Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

     

    Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

     

    Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

     

    The Lead House Supervisor manages the House Supervisor schedule and ensures all shifts are covered.

     

    Ensures staff are appropriately oriented and trained to the House Supervisor position.

     

    Models appropriate behavior and communications with staff, physicians, other members of the leadership team, as consistent with the Lifepoint Values.

     

    Assists with chart audits and provides feedback to staff as needed.

     

    Completes all required modules to fulfill preceptor requirements.

     

    Assists Nursing Leaders with performance improvement initiatives for units. Assists nursing leaders with various reports, projects, and regulatory compliance.

     

    Must learn EMR system and be able to mentor staff and providers in the system.

     

    Acts as KRONOS timekeeper for the department.

    Minimum Education

    Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

    Required Skills

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

    Certifications

    New hires must have current BLS and ACLS upon hire. Staff are required to obtain PALS/ENPC within six (6) months from hire.

     

    New hires will have ninety (90) days from date of hire to obtain American Heart Association certifications. Notwithstanding this 'grace period' for obtaining American Heart Association certifications, employees are not excused from being current in any and all existing certifications that are required for their position as outlined in the position job description.

     

    Licenses

     

    Current NM RN licensure or appropriate RN Compact licensure to start.

     

    **Job:** **Nursing Management*

    **Organization:** **Los Alamos Medical Center*

    **Title:** *Lead House Supervisor, FT Nights*

    **Location:** *New Mexico-Los Alamos*

    **Requisition ID:** *7435-2680*