Admin Supervisor Patient Services Full Time Nights

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

77d

About The Position

The supervisor serves as a liaison on a designated shift. Functions as a resource person for management and staff. Provides on-site problem solving for management and administrative staff. Facilitates and validates decision-making regarding nursing practice. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Participates in the education and development of patient care staff. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement, teamwork, the mission, vision and values of the DMC and adheres to the DMC Customer Service Standards. Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JCAHO requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations. Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or enrollment/documented intent to complete BSN within two years; or, eight or more years of current equivalent clinical experience.
• More than two years of progressively more responsible nursing experience.
• Management experience, preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Acts as administrative liaison between administration, patient care staff and other departments on off shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Makes decisions about staff placement and patient placement as needed.
• Facilitates and participates in interdepartmental problem solving on off shifts and weekends.
• Maintains high visibility and is readily accessible to staff.
• Promotes shared decision-making when interacting with staff and assigns pool and agency staff.
• Collaborates with other health care disciplines to provide optimal patient care.
• Facilitates the delivery of patient services on all shifts and weekends.
• Interprets/facilitates implementation of hospital and nursing policy/procedure.
• Actively participates in the development of staff.
• Conducts rounds on patient care areas; evaluates progress toward patient outcomes and intervenes appropriately.
• Monitors staff interactions with patients, families and the public.
• Responds to emergencies; collaborates with unit staff to ensure adequate staffing during emergencies.
• Assists with the orientation, training of staff and provides input for the evaluation of staff.
• Initiates disciplinary action when indicated; communicates relevant information to manager.
• Serves on committees and participates in organizational activities as appropriate.
• Participates in performance improvement activities including data collection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees