Job Administrative Nursing Supervisor

St. John's Riverside Hospital

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals' vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Administrative Supervisor is a registered Professional Nurse who assists in planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing services on the evening and night shifts. She / he is responsible for the administrative operation of the Department of Nursing on tour. The Administrative Supervisor acts as a representative of Hospital Administration on the assigned tour. Identifies and resolves problems and communicates major or unresolved issues / problems to the appropriate Administrator and / or Nursing service personnel. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives. Serves as a resource person to all nursing personnel and to other hospital staff for discussion or assistance in problem solving and intervention with staff, patients, families or physicians as needed. Participates in the evaluation of the performance of nursing staff on assigned shift. Conducts regular unit rounds to assess the quality of nursing care and practice. Initiates counseling and / or disciplinary actions in situations requiring immediate intervention. Assesses and adjusts assigned staff on the basis of census and acuity to provide adequate staffing.

Qualifications

Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed in New York State. Baccalaureate degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education required; Masters degree preferred. Demonstrate competence as a nursing practitioner with a minimum of 5 years clinical / supervisory experience. Strong leadership ability along with outstanding communication and organizational skills.