RN Administrative Supervisor (PRN)

About the role

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights Summary: The RN - Administration Supervisor is a member of the Nursing Service Management Team and is responsible for assuring quality patient care. The Supervisor shall participate in staffing by making the necessary adjustments to provide the needed staff on each nursing unit by observing the worked hours per patient day, staff mix, and acuity. The Supervisor will serve as a role model and clinical resource for staff nurses. The Supervisor has the responsibility and authority to direct the Nursing Service Department in the absence of the Directors and Chief Nursing Officer. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in staffing by making necessary adjustments to provide needed staff on each nursing unit (observing worked hours per patient day, staff mix, and acuity).
• Serve as a role model and clinical resource for staff nurses.
• Direct the Nursing Service Department in the absence of the Directors and Chief Nursing Officer.
• Perform additional duties assigned that are within the scope of the role.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred. Minimum 18 months as a RN required. Previous experience in a hospital Supervisory or Managerial role preferred.
• License/Certification: Active RN license required, BLS required, ACLS required, PALS required, Chemotherapy administration certification required.
• Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Occasional lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity (phone or in person). Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Skills

• Demonstrates effective leadership qualities, sound judgment and good interpersonal relationships.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing education.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Employee development and performance management skills.