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The House Supervisor ensures high quality, patient-centered care through direction and supervision of all house-wide functions during a designated shift. The House Supervisor participates as an active member of the nursing management team and assumes authority to manage all activities and personnel in conjunction with and in the absence of hospital administration.
Major Responsibilities:
Quality
Assumes responsibility for supervision and coordination of all house-wide functions during the designated shift. Makes decisions regarding patient care and staff management using established policies/procedures.
Participates in the monitoring, evaluation, and delivery of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures to ensure patient and family needs are assessed and met.
Prioritizes clinical rounds to evaluate ongoing staff needs, and if necessary, identifies additional measures to provide assistance.
Assigns nursing staff to specific clinical areas within the hospital to meet patient care needs. Adjusts staffing by reassigning staff, assigning PRN and agency personnel, and coordinating overtime.
Serves as authority in the absence of other members of the nursing management/administrative team.
Directs staff members appropriately and effectively in emergency situations.
Supports the achievement of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations.
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Manages admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
Facilitates effective interdisciplinary care coordination within and across departments. Ensures staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.
Acts as a resource for employee health issues for unit charge nurses/supervisors and other hospital supervisors.
Participates in Emergency/Disaster Preparedness with regulatory agencies as appropriate.
Responds to all emergency eodes within the hospital. Communicates with medical examiner, Police and Fire departments, and organ donation agencies.
Service
Models, promotes, and holds staff accountable for attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience that differentiates the organization as a leader in healthcare.
Ensures compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.
Collaborates with subject matter experts and other leaders to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
People
Leads in a way that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization.
Functions as a resource person for staff members. Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance and engagement.
Assumes responsibility for administering corrective/disciplinary actions in a timely manner according to appropriate procedures.
Consults with Unit Supervisors/Charge Nurses regarding staff performance and gives feedback as necessary.
Serves as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs.
Supports physician partnerships.
Maintains current professional knowledge and skills in accordance with established methods of the department.
Growth
Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company-supported community/patient events and in-services.
Serves as a Representative of Employee Health Nurse during non-business hours, as needed.
Manages clinical projects and serves on hospital committees as assigned.
Provides input into the formalization, implementation, and evaluation of long and short term goals for the nursing department.
Finance
Coordinates with management/administrative team to ensure staff productivity and appropriate resource utilization to achieve high quality patient care while meeting financial performance goals and objectives.
Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.
Other
Performs other duties as assigned.
Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”
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Basic Cardiac Life Support required
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ACLS preferred
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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
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(RN) Registered Nurse state of NH or valid compact state licensure
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Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelors preferred
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5 years clinical experience required
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
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Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.
As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcaret
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our House Supervisor Admin RN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
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