Registered Nurse - House Supervisor

Van Buren County Hospital – Keosauqua, IA
Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Nursing Administration
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Reports to: Director of Nursing | Indirect to CCQO

About the Role

Van Buren County Hospital is hiring a House Supervisor to support and coordinate clinical operations during weekday daytime hours. This role serves as on-site leadership for staffing, patient care support, and real-time problem solving across the hospital.

If you’re a strong, experienced RN with solid clinical judgment and a steady leadership presence, this is an opportunity to directly support frontline teams and strengthen patient care operations at VBCH.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate hospital-wide clinical operations Monday–Thursday.
• Assess staffing needs and reallocate clinical staff as needed to maintain safe coverage.
• Provide direct clinical support including triage, procedures, and patient care.
• Assist in ED, Med-Surg, Clinic, Infusion, and OR when needed.
• Respond to patient care emergencies and help coordinate internal responses.
• Address patient and family concerns in real time.
• Document operational issues, safety concerns, and staffing challenges.
• Coach and mentor staff, reinforce policy, and escalate concerns to leadership.
• Support QAPI, safety, and quality improvement projects.
• Lead huddles and maintain communication with leadership teams.
• Complete and submit the daily House Supervisor Checklist.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited RN program; Iowa or compact RN license required.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of clinical RN experience.
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.

Why VBCH?

• Supportive rural hospital culture
• Stable daytime weekday schedule
• Hands-on role influencing patient safety, teamwork, and operations
• Direct connection to Nursing Leadership and Quality teams

Apply today and help support safe, excellent care at VBCH.

Van Buren County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Please visit our website at VBCH.org and apply directly to ensure the hiring manager directly receives your application and resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.88 - $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person