About this opportunity
Community Health Systems lists this RN House Supervisor Day Shift opportunity in carlsbad, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
**** LOCATION NOTICE: This position is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico – NOT Carlsbad, California**
n****** Full-Time | Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates- Day Shift| NEW Increased Rates! *****
nWhy Carlsbad Medical Center?
nAt Carlsbad Medical Center, our House Supervisors play a vital leadership role in ensuring exceptional patient care and seamless hospital operations. As an RN House Supervisor, you will oversee clinical operations during your shift, support nursing teams across multiple departments, coordinate patient flow, and serve as a key resource during emergencies and critical situations. You'll work collaboratively with physicians, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, operational excellence, and positive outcomes. If you're a confident nurse leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about mentoring staff, solving complex challenges, and making a hospital-wide impact, apply today and take advantage of our opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
nWe offer you a generous benefits package including:
n● Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
n● 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
n● Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
n● 401K
n● Paid Time Off
n● Education Assistance
n● Paid Holidays
nCarlsbad Medical Center
nCarlsbad Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 115-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 150 healthcare professionals strong and are a Joint Commission-accredited facility. Carlsbad, New Mexico, offers small-town charm with unique attractions and access to world-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of the desert, nearby rivers and lakes, and year-round sunshine—making it a wonderful place to live, work, and explore.
nJob Summary
nThe Supervisor, House - RN provides critical leadership during assigned shifts to oversee hospital operations and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This role acts as the administrative point of contact during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Supervisor coordinates patient flow, manages staffing, addresses emergencies, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards, serving as a resource for clinical and non-clinical staff.
nEssential Functions
nnnOversees hospital operations during assigned shifts, ensuring appropriate staffing levels across departments to meet patient care needs.
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nnMonitors hospital census, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and ensures optimal bed utilization.
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nnActs as the administrative point of contact for staff, patients, and families during non-business hours, addressing inquiries, resolving conflicts, and providing support.
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nnResponds to emergencies, crises, and critical patient care issues, coordinating resources and personnel to ensure safety and quality care.
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nnServes as the incident commander in disaster situations until relieved by a senior leader, ensuring effective communication and resource allocation.
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nnSupervises nursing staff, providing clinical guidance, oversight, and support to ensure proper delegation and care delivery.
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nnPromotes efficient use of organizational resources to deliver cost-effective and safe patient care services.
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nnEnsures compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, identifying and addressing deviations.
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nnHandles patient and family complaints and inquiries with professionalism, empathy, and appropriate resolution strategies.
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nnCompletes and validates the midnight census, ensuring accurate patient counts and bed status are reported.
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nnConducts hospital rounds to assess staff and patient needs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
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nnFacilitates communication between staff, physicians, and administration to resolve issues and maintain operational efficiency.
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nnProvides administrative decision-making support in the absence of department managers or senior administrators, escalating critical issues to the Administrator on Call (AOC) as needed.
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nnIdentifies opportunities for performance improvement and assists in implementing initiatives to enhance care delivery and patient satisfaction.
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nnMonitors and maintains an adequate supply of resources, ensuring staff have the tools necessary to provide quality care.
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nnPerforms other duties as assigned.
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nnMaintains regular and reliable attendance.
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nnComplies with all policies and standards.
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n nLeadership Responsibilities
nnnSupervision and Staff Management
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nnSupervises, trains and oversees departmental staff.
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nnSchedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues.
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nnAssists with and contributes to performance evaluations and goal setting.
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nnStrategic Planning and Financial Oversight
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nnAssists in managing departmental budget ensuring cost-effective operations while maintain high quality service.
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nnMonitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
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nnMay contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
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nnMay contribute to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
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nnQuality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
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nnEnsures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
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nnMay participate in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
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nnFollows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
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nnCollaboration and Communication
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nnWorks closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
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nnStays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
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nnStaff Responsibilities
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nnMay work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.
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n nQualifications
nnnAssociate Degree or higher in Nursing required
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nn1-2 years of related experience in the profession required
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nn1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred
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n nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
nnnStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
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nnAbility to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
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nnFoster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
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nnCommunicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
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nnAbility to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
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nnProblem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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nnIn depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
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nnStrong organizational and time management skills.
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nnProficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.
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n nLicenses and Certifications
nnnRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
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nnBLS - Basic Life Support required and
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nnACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
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n n** This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nThis organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
Worksite address
carlsbad, NM, 88221, US
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