Administrative Nursing Supervisor - Nights

The Ohio State University

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Nurse Supervisor (ANS) administers clinical operations at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in partnership with nursing and physician leadership, the administrator on-call, and hospital leadership. The role supports nursing professional practice and helps enforce hospital and nursing quality standards, policies, and procedures. The ANS is an extension of the Medical Center leadership team and supervises immediate patient care during an assigned shift, including making rounds across patient care areas. The supervisor obtains reports from charge nurses and nurse managers, stays informed about patient status, facilitates communication across disciplines and shifts, and helps ensure safe, effective, and efficient care. The role also assists with staff supervision and evaluation, coordinates nursing activities with related clinical departments, provides staffing information, and represents the organization during crisis, emergency, or unusual situations. The ANS works within applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, promotes a just culture and evidence-based practice, manages organizational risks in alignment with physicians and leadership, and supports patient experience and staff engagement. The position serves as a communication pathway for Nursing Directors, the Chief Nursing Officer, and other organizational leaders.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Ohio nursing licensure.
Three years of progressive hospital nursing experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Strong clinical experience.
Strong communication, conflict management, decision-making, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in administration and supervision is preferred.
ACLS certification is preferred; certification is required after hire.
Clinical certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer clinical operations in partnership with nursing and physician leadership, the administrator on-call, and hospital leadership.
Support nursing professional practice and enforce hospital and nursing quality standards, policies, and procedures.
Supervise immediate patient care during the assigned shift and make rounds to all patient care areas.
Obtain reports from charge nurses and nurse managers and remain knowledgeable about current patient status.
Facilitate clear communication between nurses and other disciplines and ensure organized processes for communication across work shifts.
Assist with supervision of nursing-unit staff and contribute to evaluation of nursing and clinical ancillary staff.
Recommend performance actions, including disciplinary actions or termination, to the appropriate nurse manager.
Coordinate nursing activities with related clinical departments and provide information regarding staffing needs.
Represent the organization during crisis, emergency, or unusual situations in collaboration with legal and administration.
Operate in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing guidance and other regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Promote nursing practice, a just culture, safety, quality, and evidence-based practice.
Manage organizational risks in alignment with physicians and leadership.
Maintain focus on patient experience and staff engagement.
Provide a communication pathway for Nursing Directors, the Chief Nursing Officer, and other organizational leaders.