Administrative Nursing Supervisor

Current Employees and Students: internal applicants should use the Workday job-search and application process.

Scope of Position

The Lead Administrative Nursing Supervisor (LANS) supports the Nurse Manager with departmental clinical and administrative operations within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The LANS interacts with department staff, nursing and physician leadership, the administrator on-call (AOC), hospital medical personnel, and other team members to achieve optimal patient throughput. The LANS promotes a healthy work environment while cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The role enforces hospital and nursing quality in collaboration with the Director of Nursing Quality, and ensures adherence to hospital policies and procedures while supporting the professional practice of nursing. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care patients receive.

Position Summary

The LANS supports the Nurse Manager with staffing, planning, organizing, and evaluating data for all Administrative Nursing Supervisors (ANS), Staffing Coordinators (SC), and Patient Flow on a 24-hour basis as needed. Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, the LANS assists in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance of the ANS and SC. The role contributes to ongoing department operations and collaborates with other patient care departments that impact performance. The LANS serves as a resource to the team and can independently perform all duties of the ANS as needed. Ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments related to patient care operations and services is essential. The role complies with the Ohio Board of Nursing and other regulatory and accreditation bodies, promotes nursing practice, a just culture, safety, quality, and evidence-based practice. The LANS manages organizational risks in alignment with physicians and leadership while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience and staff engagement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing required; Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Current license as a registered nurse from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Prior administrative/leadership and/or management experience in a relevant care setting.
• Professional leadership or clinical certification preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire.
• ACLS certification preferred or required after hire.
• Strong clinical experience and demonstrated skills in effective communication, conflict management, decision-making, critical thinking, and time management.
• Demonstrated competency to meet essential job functions.
• Maintains knowledge of patient care issues, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrates computer skills required to perform job functions.