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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Supervisor, House – Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLas Cruces, NM, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • One to two years of related professional experience is required.
  • An active Registered Nurse license from the state or a compact state is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools is required.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance is required where applicable.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, manage cross-functional relationships, delegate responsibilities, independently manage tasks, and meet deadlines is required.
  • Problem-solving, critical-thinking, organizational, and time-management skills are required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee hospital operations during assigned shifts and ensure appropriate staffing levels across departments to meet patient care needs.
  • Monitor hospital census; coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers; and ensure optimal bed utilization.
  • Serve as the administrative point of contact for staff, patients, and families during non-business hours, addressing inquiries, resolving conflicts, and providing support.
  • Respond to emergencies, crises, and critical patient-care issues by coordinating resources and personnel to ensure safety and quality of care.
  • Serve as incident commander in disaster situations until relieved by a senior leader, ensuring effective communication and resource allocation.
  • Supervise nursing staff and provide clinical guidance, oversight, and support to ensure proper delegation and care delivery.
  • Promote efficient use of organizational resources to deliver cost-effective and safe patient-care services.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, identifying and addressing deviations.
  • Handle patient and family complaints and inquiries with professionalism, empathy, and appropriate resolution strategies.
  • Complete and validate the midnight census, ensuring accurate patient counts and bed status are reported.
  • Conduct hospital rounds to assess staff and patient needs and ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Facilitate communication between staff, physicians, and administration to resolve issues and maintain operational efficiency.
  • Provide administrative decision-making support in the absence of department managers or senior administrators, escalating critical issues to the Administrator on Call as needed.
  • Identify opportunities for performance improvement and assist in implementing initiatives to enhance care delivery and patient satisfaction.
  • Monitor and maintain an adequate supply of resources so staff have the tools necessary to provide quality care.
  • Supervise, train, and oversee departmental staff.
  • Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult with a Manager or Director on staffing issues.
  • Assist with and contribute to performance evaluations and goal setting.
  • Assist in managing the departmental budget and monitor expenditures to support cost-effective operations while maintaining service quality.
  • May contribute to evaluating and implementing new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • May contribute to developing departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and may participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
  • Work closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stay up to date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • May work in a staff role when required and fulfill the duties and responsibilities while meeting established competencies.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree or higher is preferred.
  • One to two years of previous leadership experience is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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