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