Administrative Clinical Supervisor, NIghts/PD

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

4d•$44 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Clinical Supervisor functions as the administrative manager during the off-shift hours of operation, responsible for the planning, coordination, staffing, supervising and maintaining control of all resources required to assure effective and efficient management of patient care and safety according to departmental standards of care and practice. The Administrative Clinical Supervisor represents hospital administration to ensure uninterrupted operation of the hospital during periods when departments are not fully operational.

Requirements

Currently licensed in New York State as a Registered Nurse and a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
Graduate of accredited RN program required.
Current licensure in NYS or eligibility for limited.
Current BLS and ACLS is required.
Excellent interpersonal relationships, effective communication skills, (written, oral and interpersonal) ability to problem solve, ability to motivate, develop and coach individuals and groups, ability to appropriately confront issues, and ability to think creatively.
A strong commitment to furthering institutional performance measures through interdisciplinary teamwork is essential.

Nice To Haves

MSN preferred or in progress.
Three (3)- five (5) years' acute care experience preferred.
Current certification in PALS and NRP may be required.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the DON and Nurse Managers to assure effective and efficient utilization of staff and other resources for the delivery of patient care.
Assure that an adequate number of nursing personnel are scheduled and available to meet patient care needs which include proactively analyzing resources and personnel needs.
Discuss with staff the effectiveness of systems in place with focus on continuous improvement and the continuum of care.
Facilitate and promote the delivery of patient/family centered care to a diverse customer population by upholding the standards of excellent patient care always.
Assess and reassign staff members to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of the unit and organization.
Collaborate with the DON and Nurse Managers to create an environment for staff participation in performance improvement activities that assures the care of the particular patient population meets or exceeds institutional and regulatory standards.
Maintain current knowledge of nationally recognized standards of care and evidence-based nursing practice for populations served.
Demonstrate clinical competence in the provision of nursing care for individual patients and populations as defined in unit scope of service.
Function as a resource to clinical staff in providing safe and quality patient care.
Identify, respond, and investigate potential and actual risk management issues and prevent re-occurrence by establishing and implementing an action plan.
Provide ongoing communication, coordination, and collaboration with all members of the Health Care Team and develop effective professional working relationships with other organizational leaders.
Promote an environment that enhances safety, communication and satisfaction for patients and staff.
Guide staff in Service Recovery assessment, education, and implementation.
Identify ways to enhance the patient experience and educate staff on basic interactions with patients and families.
Serve as a resource and interpret Hospital policies and procedures as well as NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Maintain continuous education annually.
Escalate problems/challenges to designated DON and or Vice President of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer as appropriate.
Perform all other duties as required within the scope of practice.