Nursing House Supervisor

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Ensures optimal flow and utilization of resources (including, but not limited to staff, equipment, and supplies) to meet patient careneeds. Promotes patient satisfaction as a leader by demonstration of extraordinary service. This job works directly with leaders when appropriate for operational issues that directly impact safety for patients and staff.

Facilitates the flow of clinical information for the transfer/admission of patients from clinics, hospitals, emergency departments and other locations external to Virginia Mason. Ensures ongoing monitoring of the flow of the patient until the patient is admitted. Upon admission,ensures complete communication between external and internal providers to support a safe handoff of clinical care for the patient.

Manages flow of patients to eliminate delays and decrease potential for diverts.

Participates in the development of clinical protocols for the operation of the Hospital Admissions Center.

Develops coordinated team approach with physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff. Assigns and changes priorities between work units to ensure exceptional quality and service. Acts as a resource to staff and providers for all operational needs.

Responsible for the oversight of the hospital. Applies clinical knowledge to sort patient clinical needs to ensure patient needs are met at the right location with the right level of service. May call in or send home contingency and regular staff as well as open and close units, when advised by leader, as best serves the circumstances to provide optimum and safe patient care.

Bachelor's degree required. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington required. At least three years increasingly responsible inpatient operations experience. Demonstrated ability to prioritize the hospital demands to ensure patient needs are met. Excellent oral and written communication skills, active listening skills and conflict mediation ability.

Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care or Telemetry. Knowledge of utilization review desirable.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.