RN Administrative Supervisor

 Job Summary: 

·       Our client is one of significant importance to ensure coordinated, high-quality and cost-effective care at all

·       times. The Administrative Supervisor is the designated administrator on site, working to coordinate care across

·       all departments, divisions and sites of care to create a seamless and positive experience for patients, families,

·       and physicians. The Administrative Supervisor works closely in collaboration with clinical and support

·       department heads, acting as a key representative of departmental and organizational leaders to facilitate

·       ongoing operations designed to achieve specific goals and targets at all times. Communication, information

·       sharing and understanding, and connectedness are critical for successful operations and performance.

Essential functions:

·       Coordinates optimal patient disposition and bed assignment utilizing regulatory criteria, understanding patient

·       needs and available and appropriate nursing staff. Assists the Staffing Team to determine staffing requirements

·       and resource allocation within a framework of patient safety.

·       Provides clinical support as needed and as appropriate. Evaluates patient conditions and unit needs with

·       Charge Nurses. Reports pertinent information to oncoming Administrative Supervisor in an accurate and timely

·       manner.

·       Assists Charge Nurses and others with critical thinking and processing creative ways to deal with challenging

·       situations. Communicates with department heads regarding issues, and collaborates with others in the

·       development of solutions.

·       Consistently identifies and implements cost-effective ways to staff, and allocate resources. Strives to achieve

·       high quality, low cost patient care solutions, working with Leadership to meet financial performance goals.

·       Acts as a role model to create an environment of excellence and “being the best”. Consistently demonstrates

·       strong customer focused approach in all situations.

·       Promotes a professional environment; promotes professionalism for all staff as s/he leads by example.

·       Provides processes for conflict resolution with all customers. Demonstrates leadership and excellent

·       communication to maintain effective working relationships with staff, physicians, and managers.

·       Demonstrates a working knowledge of current nursing theory and standards of care, structure standards and

·       procedures of all areas of hospital.

·       Gives feedback and coaches staff and participates in staff performance evaluations as needed.

·       Serves in the role of administrator in the absence of on-site executive leadership. Keeps the Administrator On

·       Call (AOC) informed of pertinent situations and consults them as needed.

·       Responds to and assists in code situations.

·       Follows medical staff chain of command when appropriate.

·       Coordinates projects as needed under the direction Leadership.

·       Complies with all policies and procedures.

·       Performs other duties as assigned by the designee.

Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

Experience/Training: 

·       Minimum of three years experience in an Acute Care hospital with demonstrated leadership ability. Previous supervisory experience required.

License/Certifications: 

·       Current Washington State RN Licensure required. AHA BLS (American Heart Association) required at time of hire.

·       Current ACLS required within 30 days after hire.

Other Skills: 

·       Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate

·       effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, nursing personnel, and other health care professionals.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

·       The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

·       successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

·       regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending,

·       kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move

·       objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

·       distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Facility Salary:

$83,000.00 to $123,000.00