RN Administrative Supervisor - Mount Pleasant Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Plans organizes directs and controls multiunit delivery of nursing care during assigned shift in order to promote excellence in achieving the mission values and goals of the organization and in meeting the requirements of all applicable regulatory and/or accrediting agencies. Provides leadership resources and support for staff during assigned shift to ensure continuity of quality patient care. Functions as a clinical resource for staff. Interprets the needs of assigned shift. Acts as the Administrative Officer in the absence of other administrative officials to intervene in situations requiring immediate action. Reports to the Senior Nurse Executive.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in managing/retaining staff effectively as part of the Chief Retention Officer role of supervisor position through effective staff advocacy performance review and evaluation development of staff and resolution of conflict.

• Make adjustments to effectively operate the units while maintaining budgetary limitations. Assist in effective resource management.

• Assist nursing units in developing daily operating plans which flex labor and supplies to meet the workload requirement for services based on census volume changes.

• Assist with maintaining high quality standards within all units and departments.

• Identify and respond appropriately to ethical issues in patient care and serve as a resource to others in addressing ethical dilemmas in patient care.

• Initiate collaborative dialogue with physicians and coordinate multidisciplinary activities to plan deliver and evaluate patient care.

• Act as a patient advocate.

• Maintains a safe working environment for all customers and employees.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multistate license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. ACLS recommended.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN (required)

Work Experience

• A minimum of three years recent nursing experience (recentcurrent or within the past year) (required)

• Previous supervisory or managerial experience (preferred)

Training

Language

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also select the age of the patient population served:

XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates 04 weeks)

Infant 112 months)

Pediatrics 112 years)

Adolescents 1317 years)

Adults 1864 years)

Geriatrics 65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent standing walking bending crouching stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying over 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling over 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Knowledge of the professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

• Skill in applying and modifying the principles methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.

• Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients hospital medical staff and the public.

• Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.

• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions