Administrative Nurse Supervisor (RN) - PRN
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Administrative Nurse Supervisor (RN)PRN/Supplemental - Day/Night shiftPosition PurposeThe Administrative Nursing Supervisor is a Registered professional Nurse who assists Nursing Administration with the organization, coordination and evaluation of the activities on the evening, night and weekend shifts of the Nursing/Patient Care Services, working cooperatively with the Medical Staff and other Hospital staff who support patient care. He/she represents Hospital Administration in the absence of Executive Management. The Administrative Nursing Supervisor shall assume the authority and responsibility of the Nursing/Patient Care Services Department on his/her shift in the absence of the Vice President of Nursing/Patient Care Services.Role Specific Competencies1. Coordinates hospital-wide activities during the shift.* Makes rounds to assess the status of patients, staff, and environment at least twice per shift.* Confers with and serves as resource to Assistant Head Nurse and individual staff on nursing units.* Serves as resource to other Hospital staff as needed.* Identifies needs and problems pertinent to patients, families, physicians and staff and takes appropriate action.* Communicates problems/concerns through appropriate channels both inter- and intra-departmentally within 24-hours of identification.* Interprets policies and procedures to maintain consistency within the Nursing Department and Hospital.* Promotes and interprets nursing practices and Hospital policies to patient, family, physician and community as indicated.* Counsels and supports patient's family as need is indicated.* Identifies and utilizes appropriate resources inter- and intra-departmentally.2. Ensures that staffing is consistent with patient needs.* Verifies actual staffing scheduled each shift.* Utilizing guidelines and/or in consultation with Director/Head Nurse, adjusts staffing compliment on nursing units as needed to assure adequate nursing personnel for safe and efficient nursing care.* Intervenes in issues related to staff assignments when assistance is needed by the Assistant Head Nurse/Clinical Coordinator or in the absence of the Assistant Head Nurse/Clinical Coordinator.* Communicates issues related to staffing in other Hospital departments to the appropriate Department Director3. Monitors shift activities, staff performance and environmental safety.* Identifies deviations from Hospital and Nursing standards of care and recommends corrective action.* Identifies problems related to environmental safety and takes appropriate actions.* Communicates information to appropriate Head Nurse or Director regarding the performance of personnel as need arises.* Authorizes exceptions to visitors' regulations appropriately.* Recommends new or revisions of existing policies and/or procedures Nursing, Hospital or medical staff.4. Monitors throughput initiatives:* Assigns admitted patients to appropriate beds in collaboration with Bed Control Staff.* Enforces timely transfer of patients from all patient care areas.* Prioritizes timely bed placement and transfer of patients.* Coordinates with EVS and Clinical Coordinators timely cleaning of beds for patient placement.* Communicates with Directors / Managers / Designees, the activities within the organization which affects throughput.* Strategizes with Directors / Managers / Designees, on activities which will facilitate patient throughput.5. Performs functions of Nursing Administration.* Serves on Nursing and Hospital Committee as assigned.* Participates in formulation of Nursing's Strategic Plan.* Ensures that records related to patient deaths are complete.* Communicates with the Medical Examiner in accordance with State regulations.* Assists the families of deceased patients.* Releases deceased patients to authorized funeral home.6. Provides leadership during emergency situations.* Attends Codes in all areas, communicating with police and fire board when appropriate.* Assumes leadership during internal and external disaster activities according to established hospital plans until relieved by the plan designated coordinator.7. Represents hospital administration during non-business hours.* Investigates concerns of patients, families, physicians and the community and assists with corrective action as necessary.* Enforces Hospital policies and procedures.* Identifies and reports potential litigation to Director of Quality Improvement.8. Serves as a teacher and role model for managers and staff.* Assists the Directors/Head Nurses in management development of Assistant Head Nurses/Clinical Coordinators.* Recommends educational strategies to meet identified needs of managers and staff.* Assists with established orientation and educational programs for nursing staff as requested.* Provides positive feedback, constructive criticism and a willingness to listen at all times.* Assists managers and staff to use problem-solving skills when confronted with needs or problems.* Counsels staff when immediate intervention is necessary and communicates such counseling to Director/Head Nurse.Qualifications and Experience* Analytical ability in identifying problems and planning the solution.* Current CPR/BLS is required.* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with BSN or equivalent.* Leadership qualities and management ability.* Minimum of four (4) years experience with two (2) years in supervision.Physical Requirements* Ability to hear norm sounds with some background noise.* Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.* Remembers schedules, projects/tasks to be completed, and where activities left off etc* Sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.Luminis Health Benefits Overview:* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)* Paid Time Off* Tuition Assistance Benefits* Employee Referral Bonus Program* Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees* Wellness Programs* Eligible for shift differentials/OT* Employee Assistance Programs and moreBenefit offerings based on employment status