Administrative Supervisor, RN - Clinical Support - Evenings - PRN

Represents hospital administration and clinical management in their absence. Demonstrates clinical leadership to improve patient care and nursing practice. Serves as a clinical resource for nursing by providing clinical expertise and by teaching in informal settings.

• Responsible for own practice within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries.
  
  
  
  • Maintains current license.
  
  
  • Maintains expertise in the area.
  
  
  • Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements.
  
  
  • Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team based behaviors.
  
  
  • Shows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills.
  
  
  • Participates in performance improvement activities.
  
  
  • Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.
  
  
  • Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations.
  
  


• Demonstrates leadership skills in systems management of practice and/or operations issues.
  
  
  
  • Assists the staff with the transfer of patients to and from other institutions.
  
  
  • Arranges with anesthesia and physicians the scheduling of surgery and/or procedures after hours.
  
  
  • Coordinates the release of bodies with the funeral homes and assists staff/families during the process.
  
  


• Serves as a resource for nurses by providing clinical expertise.
  
  
  
  • Serves as an educator in informal settings.
  
  
  • Teaches basic and advanced skills.
  
  
  • Role model by exhibiting practice behaviors which encourage staff self development.
  
  
  • Assists in the staffs development of problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
  
  
  • Mentors and supports staff in developing conflict management, delegation, nursing practice, and communication skills.
  
  


• Performs patient care services as needed.
  
  
  
  • Provides direct patient care.
  
  
  • Performs care planning activities utilizing assessment data or input from all team members encompassing individual patient needs throughout the continuum of care.
  
  
  • Alters plan of care based on ongoing assessments.
  
  
  • Ensures efficient, quality patient outcomes through the implementation of the plan of care and effective use of all available resources.
  
  


• Communicates staff educational needs to the appropriate management representative.
  
  
  
  • interprets clinical and administrative hospital policies and procedures after hours.
  
  
  • Communicates with management concerning unresolved issues, problems, or education needs of the staff and provides appropriate follow-up as necessary.
  
  
  • Acts as a facilitator and resource to the hospital staff in solving problems.
  
  

Education:

• Associate's Degree: An accredited, state approved, school of nursing

Experience:

• Five (5) years of clinical RN experience

Skills:

• Computer skills and keyboarding


• Skill in decision-making