ADMINISTRATIVE SUPV

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care. Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations.

About the Role

A registered nurse who directs and coordinates administrative activities on a specified tour of duty; referring patient care problems to appropriate nursing staff member and/or non-nursing problems to the appropriate department head. Reviews staffing each shift for each unit. Assists charge nurse to assure adequate staffing when there is a problem. Makes rounds and provides managerial presence. Assists new personnel and acts as a resource to the nursing staff. Assists with procedures when staff has difficulty. Acts as advocate to find resources such as supplies as needed. Listens to staff problems and effectively resolves conflict as necessary. Responds to safety codes when necessary. Provides information to nurse managers regarding quality and employee problems. Resolves patient/family complaints when necessary. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate administrative activities on a specified tour of duty.
• Refer patient care problems to appropriate nursing staff member and/or non-nursing problems to the appropriate department head.
• Review staffing each shift for each unit and assist charge nurse to assure adequate staffing when there is a problem.
• Make rounds and provide managerial presence.
• Assist new personnel and act as a resource to the nursing staff.
• Assist with procedures when staff has difficulty.
• Act as an advocate to find resources such as supplies as needed.
• Listen to staff problems and effectively resolve conflict as necessary.
• Respond to safety codes when necessary.
• Provide information to nurse managers regarding quality and employee problems.
• Resolve patient/family complaints when necessary.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Complete required education assignments annually.
• Work toward achieving goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of clinical experience.
• Current Tennessee RN license.
• CPR certification.

Benefits

Covenant Health offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Schedule

Part Time, 48 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift