Administrative Nursing Supervisor - Nights

About the role

The Administrative Nurse Supervisor (ANS) is responsible for administering clinical operations within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in partnership with nursing and physician leadership, administrator on-call (AOC) and leadership of the hospital. The Administrative Nurse Supervisor is responsible for enforcing hospital and nursing quality in collaboration with the Director of Nursing Quality, and hospital policies and procedures and supporting the professional practice of nursing. They are responsible to ensure that patients have adequate care by managing nurse schedules and interacting with healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care our patients receive.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an extension of the leadership team, supervising the immediate care of patients on a given shift, including making rounds to all patient care areas.
• Obtains report from the charge nurse(s) and Nurse Manager and maintains knowledge of current patient status to ensure care that is safe, effective, and efficient.
• Facilitates communication between nurses and other disciplines, ensuring clear, organized processes for informing staff members across work shifts.
• Assists with supervision of staff on the nursing unit while on duty and contributes to evaluation of nursing and clinical ancillary staff.
• Recommends performance action to the appropriate nurse manager including disciplinary actions and/or terminations.
• Coordinates nursing activities with those of related clinical departments and provides information for staffing needs.
• Functions as the representative for crisis, emergency, or unusual situations in collaboration with legal and administration.
• Complies and operates under the guidance of the Ohio Board of Nursing and other regulatory compliance and accreditation bodies.
• Promotes the practice of nursing, a just culture, focusing on safety, quality, and evidence-based practice.
• Manages risks to the organization in alignment with physicians and leadership.
• Maintains a strong focus on patient experience and staff engagement.
• Functions as a communication pathway for the Nursing Directors, Chief Nursing Officer, and other organizational leaders.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio licensure.
• Three years progressive hospital nursing experience required; experience in administration and supervision preferred.
• BSN required.
• ACLS certification preferred (required after hire).
• Clinical certification preferred.
• Strong clinical experience.
• Strong skills in effective communication, conflict management, decision-making, critical thinking, and time management.