LOCATION: Jefferson City, Missouri

Shift: Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays

Department: Nursing Administration

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and visionary House Supervisor to lead operational and personnel activities during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. We are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership qualities to ensure next-shift staffing aligns with acuity levels, recognizing the diverse skills of our staff and meeting the unique needs of our patients. The ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker, identifying opportunities for service improvement and collaborating with stakeholders. In emergent situations, our House Supervisor will act as an incident commander, demonstrating poise and leadership until the arrival of the AOD. Upholding the highest standards of care, utilizing ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and promoting patient satisfaction are at the core of this role. If you are a strategic thinker, adept at managing resources, and committed to enhancing healthcare delivery, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on patient outcomes and service excellence.

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure next-shift staffing is appropriate for the acuity level while recognizing the diverse skill levels of individual staff members and the unique needs of the patient population.
• Identify opportunities for improving services and patient outcomes in collaboration with stakeholders. Share information with leadership as appropriate.
• Act as incident commander or leader in emergent situations until the arrival of the AOD.
• Maintains standards of care utilizing the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses as the foundation for nursing practice and meeting the regulatory requirements standards for state and federal agencies in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Monitor expenditures and maintain operational costs within the facility budget, utilizing human and material resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Promote and achieve the satisfaction of external and internal customers. Effectively intercede with families and patients and resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care services.
• When acting as a resource, incorporate research and evidence-based knowledge in developing practice improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency with various types of medical equipment, including physiological monitoring equipment and life support equipment.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care.
• Monitor time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Three (3) years of RN experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

One (1) year of supervisory or charge nurse experience.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.