Hospital Supervisor RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary:

This job is responsible for exercising delegated administrative responsibility and authority for the supervision of hospital personnel and functions within assigned facility including patient care delivery in the absence of Administrator or Department Director. Serves as the leader and resource person in facilitating efficient operational activities throughout the facility. Effectively serves as an administrative representative knowledgeable about hospital/organizational policy and procedures. An incumbent has the authority after consultation with the Department Director or Administrator on-call to suspend employees whose performance endangers patient care or the ability of other employees to function.

Incumbents are limited to performing these duties during shifts where there is no on-site Administrator or Department Director and work evening/night/weekend shifts only.

Job duties require the services of a Registered Nurse who based on training and work experience uses professional knowledge and judgment in recognizing and addressing operational risks and supervising nursing and care staff in determining the staffing needs to meet safe patient care requirements in understanding and interpreting the clinical acuity/diagnoses of patients to ensure that patients are placed appropriately and to appropriately respond to disasters and codes.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as a leader and key resource in facilitating efficient and safe operational activities throughout facility.
• Identifies addresses and resolves in coordination with Centralized Staffing Team staffing issues when necessary.
• Plans and optimizes patient flow and placement in coordination with Mission Control Bed Placement team and facility leadership (e.g. Directors Managers and/or Charge Nurses).
• Responds to disasters codes emergencies and other issues outside normal practices and flow.

Education & Experience:

• Associate Degree in Nursing and clinical work experience as a Registered Nurse including a minimum of two years recent work experience in a supervisory management or other healthcare leadership capacity that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
• Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.

Licensure & Certification:

• Current licensure by the Washington State Board of Nursing is required.
• Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.