Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor

Registered Nurse (RN), House Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time | 0.8 FTE or 64 hours/pp 

Schedule: 12-hour Night/Day shifts (Nights Primary), Christmas Even Years plus Every 3^rd Weekend

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a House Supervisor RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The House (Hospital) Supervisor Department provides 24/7 operational and clinical oversight of the hospital, serving as the administrative and clinical leader outside of regular business hours. This team ensures safe, effective patient care while supporting nursing staff, providers, and ancillary departments across all units.

How you'll contribute

A House Supervisor RN who excels in this role:

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shifts.

• Determines staffing levels and assignments based on availability, abilities, census, acuity, and workflow.

• Provides direct patient care as needed and may take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.

• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.

• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies issues affecting outcomes.

• Responds to patient care complaints and manages them through established channels.

• Performs role-specific duties including entering orders, performing admissions/discharges, and coordinating transfers.

• Ensure staff have necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality care.

• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and protocols.

• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

• Initiates weekend case management, utilization review screening, discharge planning, and swing intake.

• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.

• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred). Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support Certification

• 3-Years acute care RN experience (preferred)

• Supervisory experience (preferred) 

• ACLS, PALS (preferred)

• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout) to schedule a phone call.

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.