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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

**Saint Alphonsus Health System** , Idaho's only hospital system recognized by Forbes as one of **America's Best Large Employers for 2025** , is looking for a **Nurse Unit Supervisor** to join our team at our Level II Trauma Center in **Boise, Idaho** .

This position will be located at our Regional Medical Center (https://www.saintalphonsus.org/location/saint-alphonsus-regional-medical-center) off I-184 and Curtis Rd. and will support our **Heart and Vascular Step-Down unit** in addition to our **Telemetry** unit. The position will share supporting duties with a nurse manager and another supervisor.

**Schedule:** This position offers a combination of 12-hour charge nurse shifts and 8–12-hour office shifts. Flexibility is required to support both day and night shifts as needed.

Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho.

We offer:

+ Medical, Dental, And Vision Coverage

+ Mental Health Resources

+ Meaningful Retirement Benefits

+ Generous PTO plan

In this role you will:

+ **Model Excellence** : Uphold our Health System’s Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards, demonstrating professionalism and strong interpersonal communication in all interactions.

+ **Support Department Operations** : Assist the Nurse Manager in overseeing daily operations, including staffing, quality of care, program development, and collaboration with medical staff.

+ **Drive Quality & Safety** : Partner with the Manager and Quality Assurance representatives to lead interdisciplinary initiatives focused on nursing service delivery and continuous improvement.

+ **Lead and Develop Teams** : Plan, assign, and monitor staff work. Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, salary reviews, and staff development, serving as a mentor and resource.

+ **Provide Performance Feedback** : Collaborate with other supervisors to monitor and document staff performance, offering constructive feedback and support.

+ **Deliver Patient Care** : Actively perform the essential functions of a Registered Nurse within the assigned unit and assist with patient care as needed, serving as a role model for clinical excellence.

+ **Support Onboarding** : Coordinate orientation for new employees and preceptors, and mentor new charge nurses to ensure a smooth transition and strong foundation.

+ **Contribute to Policy Development** : Participate in the review and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring timely updates and compliance.

+ **Manage Incidents & Grievances** : Review patient grievances and incident reports (VOICE), helping to resolve concerns and improve patient experience.

+ **Represent Leadership** : Attend meetings and act on behalf of the Nurse Manager when needed, ensuring continuity in leadership and decision-making.

+ **Facilitate Communication** : Promote effective communication between patients, families, physicians, and care teams to support coordinated and compassionate care.

+ S **upport Administrative Functions** : Assist with scheduling, timekeeping, and supply management to maintain efficient unit operations.

Qualifications:

+ Idaho or multistate RN license (must establish Idaho residency within 6 months if applicable).

+ Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of leadership and supervision as normally obtained through a bachelor’s degree in nursing or health care related field with two years of RN experience in acute care or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS)​

Why Saint Alphonsus Health System?

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and over 80 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran