#124143 (RN) House Supervisor

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Inpatient Nursing Shift House Supervisor has responsibility for nursing activities on shift. Serves as administrative resource person for hospital administration and nursing administration throughout shift. Serves as clinical resource person and provides clinical support for all areas of inpatient nursing during shift. Collaborates with nurse managers and charge nurses in planning on-shift and incoming shift staffing.

Hires new employees, screens applications, interviews candidates. Prepares and conducts annual performance appraisals. Trains and assigns work to new and existing employees within the department. Makes recommendations concerning merit increases and classification reviews. Performs disciplinary action, up to dismissal, in consultation with HR/LR. Represents the department or organization in grievance hearing, administrative review process, or arbitration.

Leads quality of care activities as appropriate to the individual's position, education and practice environment; safety programs; advocates and adheres to the ANA code of ethics for nurses; supports and promotes evidence based practice teams; identifies nursing sensitive indicators at the unit level; supports and directs data collection; demonstrates adherence and promotion of customer service improvement activities in all patient, family and staff interactions; assures currency in licensure and annual mandated regulatory competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN required.
• Must have demonstrated leadership experience in an acute care setting. Strong decision making, problem solving and prioritizing skills.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff,physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills.
• Five (5+) or more years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years of recent working RN experience in an acute care environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation regulations.
• Proven hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services.
• Current ART or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent ED, ICU and/or NP experience.
• Lean Six Sigma training.
• Clinical area specialty certification or Nursing Administration Certification.
• Recent or current RN experience at UC San Diego Health.
• MSN

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.