Administrative Nursing Supervisor

Overview

M Health Fairview is looking for a dynamic Administrative Nurse Supervisor to join the St. John's Hospital team!

 

The Administrative Nursing Supervisor role represents administration and management on a 24/7 basis in the provision of leadership to expedite and ensure efficient hospital operations. It guides in the appropriate placement and safe provision of patient care services which: address and meet clinical patient needs, employs wise and appropriate stewardship of resources, and assures and enhances a positive patient experience. This is a leadership role that serves each team member, patient care units, ED & the M Health Fairview system on a continuous basis. The ANS supports staffing & patient flow activities throughout the entire hospital 24 hours per day.  

 

This is a casual position. This role is primarily for evening and night shifts. The schedule is variable & can change at any time based upon sick calls, LOAs & vacation.   The ideal candidate will be available to work on short notice & all shifts & weekends. Anticipate 1-2 8hr shifts per month. Must have availability 3-4 days/week during orientation period to learn & become proficient in role.

Responsibilities Job Description

Serves as the representative of hospital administration

Investigates patient, family, physician, and staff concerns. Refers situations to Patient Representative, Risk Management, Occupational Health, as appropriate.

Evaluates any unusual and/or inappropriate incidents on hospital premises related to unsafe occurrences or practices involving patients, employees, providers, students, or visitors; takes prompt, appropriate action.

Gives direction to other hospital departments in the absence of their manager to assure the delivery of patient care.

Responds to media and law enforcement inquiries and refers to appropriate resources such as Patient Relations, Risk Management and Security.

Maintains patient rights in accordance with the Minnesota Patient Bill of Rights.

 

Responsible for human resources and financial management during assigned shift to maintain quality service, positive employee relations, and fiscal expectations

Facilitates inter/intra-departmental decision-making between individual employees. Promotes first party communication.

Monitors performance of nursing personnel from outside agencies during their assignment and relays information to appropriate staff.

Responds and participates in resolving system, staff, and physician issues, taking immediate action when appropriate and/or triaging to operational managers. Consistently provides information to Department Manager or Director about unit or system issues.

Allocates daily staffing resources

Coordinates human resources with Staffing Office and Patient Placement for area(s) of responsibility to achieve quality service and positive patient flow for assigned shift.

Weighs requests for staff against available resources, budgeted patient care hours, and individualized patient care needs.

Applies suggested staffing and hospital guidelines, policy, procedure and personnel assessment to allocate staff appropriately.

 

Patient and Employee Safety: Demonstrates understanding of role in developing and maintaining an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.

Demonstrates the ability to advance evidence-based practice by using standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information into practice to continually improve care and practice so that patient outcomes are enhanced.

Participates in Emergency Alert Response plan; assumes position of Incident Commander and implements the Hospital Incident Command system (HICS) in the absence of an Administrator.

Responds to emergency calls and acts as resource to team members when requested by staff.

Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations to protect patient, self, and environment.

Respond to all cardio-pulmonary emergencies as assigned to assist with drug preparation and information on emergency medications intervening as appropriate to ensure efficient patient outcomes.

Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations, policies and procedures for Joint Commission, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), etc.

Supervises patient flow issues throughout the hospital

Remains visible on patient care units at least 50% of the time.

Collaborates and partners with Patient Placement to facilitate all admissions, trouble shoot issues, and collaborate in decision making. Updates Patient Placement at least every two hours with bed status.

Responds to capacity alerts in the ED, Mom/Baby and house-wide to help ensure patient flow and allocation of resources.

Consults with the Administrator on-call to initiate hospital closure.

Qualifications

Required

 

Experience

• 1-3 years supervisory/management experience in healthcare. May include Charge RN or council leadership.

License/Certification/Registration

• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire

 Preferred

 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree is Nursing

Experience

• Three to five years of healthcare related leadership, supervisor, or management experience preferred. May include Charge RN or council leadership. 
• Charge RN and/or preceptor experience.
• ICU or ED experience is ideal

 

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status