Administrative Supervising Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Optional

Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for addressing patient care, staffing, and any other issues that may arise during a shift. Supervises nurses and staff and takes administrative responsibilities and ensures adequate staffing for the oncoming shift. Handles occurrences during the shift as well as appropriate documentation, and communication. In the event of a disaster or Red Alert, this position will assume the role of Incident Commander until relieved by a senior administrator. Responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed. Manages day-to-day performance of their jobs. Collaborates with nursing management on operational and human resources issues. Contributes information for performance appraisals. The position also requires the ability to gather pertinent information to process patient transfer requests, arranging transportation and maintaining the transfer center. Ability to learn and demonstrate coordination with Physicians, Case Managers, and facility staff to effectively document consults and transfer requests. Must also prioritize tasks, adhere to deadlines, and provide status updates on assigned projects and transfers.

Shift : PRN / Optional

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certifications may be required based on unit placement

Registered Nurse

Excellent Communication, negotiation, relationship-building skills

Computer usage

Data gathering

Analysis

Statistical application

Organization

Implementation

Problem-solving

Critical thinker

Self-assessment skills

Outgoing

Creative

Membership in applicable professional organizat preferred

4-5 years experience Clinical Nursing Acute Care Hospital, Clinical Nursing

Job Responsibilities

2-3 years experience Progressive Leadership Nursing

Utilizes critical thinking, knowledge and skills to make appropriate patient placement decisions, Pt. Diagnosis, Physician service, infectious disease considerations, staffing, acuity, and other appropriate policies. Collaborates to assure quality care and costs containment by utilizing established staffing patterns, patient acuity, census and knowledge of staff capability. Routinely rounds on all units, and proactively informs units of projected volume increases. Provides comprehensive information and participates in hospital decision making that limits patient intake.

Assumes responsibility for daily operational activities to ensure maximum efficiency, staffs according to budget and facilitates throughout. Utilizes appropriate chain of command. Assumes responsibility, which includes, but is not limited to, participation in committees, taskforces and teams. Creates a supportive environment for teamwork. Manages the utilization of resources included but not limited to, staff supplies and equipment. Delegates as necessary. During assigned shift, may participate in decision making that has an organization wide impact.

Demonstrates effective oral and written skills facilitating communication to meet the goals and objectives of the organization. Directs staff members in dealing with unit, personnel, and patient care issues while maintaining confidentiality. Serves as a role model through daily interactions. In the absence of management, serves as onsite coordinator for the hospital during assigned shift, negotiating effective problem resolution always keeping the best interest of the customers and organization in mind.

Remains current in clinical practice. Maintains and / or enhances current knowledge through continuing education, participation in professional organizations, specialty certification and / or advanced degrees. Engages in self-assessment of role accountabilities on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for practice and professional development. Serves as on-site resource person and supports the use of the nursing process.

Demonstrates leadership through performance and behavior. Maintains composure in difficult situations and remains prepared to deal with the rapidly changing workload. Act as ambassador to other units and departments within TriHealth. Act as a mentor to staff. Must be able to take responsibility for activities, exercise decision-making, improve processes, products and services and exhibit sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions and makes appropriate and timely decisions. In the rare event of a disaster, temporarily functions as administrator until one can arrive on-site.

Other Job-Related Information

This position will work closely with Patient Placement Shift Flow Coordinator Incumbent must be trained to provide assessment, treatment, and care for patients of all ages with additional education focused on treatment and care of the following patient population :

Working Conditions

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Occasionally

Hearing : Conversation - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

Acknowledge when patients / guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel : ALWAYS…

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect : ALWAYS…

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title / role.

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value : ALWAYS…

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage : ALWAYS…

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community