The best thing about this role
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
What you'll do
The Administrative Supervisor provides consistent on-site administrative coverage for the hospital and is responsible for coordinating the operations of the hospital on his/her assigned shift. Is responsible for coordinating patient placement consistent with care needs and resources, staffing reallocations and patient flow, accepting all patients meeting our capacity criteria. Assists with direct and indirect care as needed. Functions as a consultant and educator for all inpatient staff including Nursing, ED, Bed Management, Laboratory, Radiology and Pharmacy. Supervises the shift Staffing Assistant, providing direction as needed. Functions as the on-site administrator, addressing patient and staff complaints, media inquiries and emergency preparedness.
Establishes and maintains a leadership presence in order to provide administrative and clinical support to all staff. Maintains collegial relationships with the interdisciplinary team to promote optimum care of patients
Evaluates staffing levels and patient care acuity and negotiates staff allocation decisions to match patient care requirements and measured by managerial observation and feedback from unit resource nurses
Provides consultation to Bed Management Services for coordination of patient acceptance and appropriate patient placement to the unit where staffing resources are best matched to meet patient needs as measured by managerial observation and co-worker feedback
Follows defined procedures and policies while exercising judgment on issues as measured by feedback from co-workers and Managers
Provides leadership to organizational staff in all departments on assigned shift and appropriately exercises authority to act on behalf of the Managers as measured by co-workers and managerial feedback
Participates in Professional Practice activities and educational offerings as measured by documentation forwarded to manager
Participates in interdisciplinary managerial meetings that includes the Emergency Department, Inpatient Nursing, Perioperative services, Laboratory Services, Radiology services to ensure all issues are addressed regarding patient management as measured by manager feedback
Provides meal coverage to units with one RN and covers for other staff as needed for both clinical and clerical support as measured by co-worker feedback
Provides clinical assistance to units as requested and to meet the demands of patient care for periods of the shift as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Collaborates effectively with intradepartmental co-workers, with members of the interdisciplinary team, with patients and the public as reflected by staff and patient feedback
Participates in organizational initiatives such as committees, JCAHO preparation, etc. as requested and as documented
Role models effective relationship building on assigned shift and responds appropriately to complaints as measured by feedback from patients, families and nursing staff
Observes and guides staff behaviors to help improve customer service relationships when addressing patient / family problems as measured by feedback and documentation from Nurse Managers and on the 24-hour Nursing Report
Supervises and oversees functioning of Staffing Assistant for assigned shift (as reflected by input to performance appraisal) and assigns those duties in her absence as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Promotes appropriate use of material resources such as rental equipment and strives to limit waste as measured by supervisory observation
Demonstrates effective time management skills as measured by supervisory observation and co-worker feedback
Provides clinical and educational support to staff. Participates in performance improvement activities and routine documentation reviews
Provides regular effective mini-educational sessions with clinical staff as planned with OD and as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Collaborates with Managers, acute care staff, OD and Risk Management concerning process improvement opportunities as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Functions as a resource on current departmental and organizational information as measured by supervisory observation and co-worker feedback
Leads change processes as requested and provides follow up monitoring and remedial action as measured by co-worker's feedback and managerial observation
Offers and receives feedback on own performance, setting appropriate goals for practice and professional growth as measured by supervisory observation and co-worker feedback
Ensures that patient information is kept private and confidential 100% of the time as measured by patient and co-worker feedback and managerial observation
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice
Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor
Maintains relevant clinical competencies and knowledge base as reflected in Continuing Education Records and supervisor observation
Completes required credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor
Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of PC-based age-specific competency education for targeted age groups within the previous calendar year
Participates in educational activity related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor
Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation
Demonstrates operational problem-solving ability through written exemplar, co-worker report or direct managerial observation
Contributes to the body of nursing knowledge through use of research and participation in professional practice committees and organizations as measured by portfolio review and managerial observation
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager
What we need from you
Education/Qualifications:
4 Year/Bachelor's Degree - BSN Degree or completion within 1 year from date of hire, preferred
Master's Degree in Healthcare related field with an additional 2 years of below experience may be considered
2 Year/Associate Degree in Nursing, required
*** All RN's hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor's prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RN's licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nursing beginning at the staff nurse level with assumption of positions of increasing responsibility, required
Licensure/Certificates:
NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse, required
BLS and ACLS Certifications must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire
Skills:
Accountability
Adaptability
Advocacy
Attention to Detail
Career Development
Clinical Skills
Decision Making
Goal Setting
Leadership
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping
Frequent fit testing
Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
Hazards:
Occasional radiation/radiant energy
Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
Working conditions:
Occasional noise
Travel:
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis
Total Rewards
Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
Pay Transparency
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum:
USD $48.50/Hr.
Pay Range Maximum:
USD $72.75/Hr.
We love the difference people bring
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
