Nursing Administrative Supervisor

Sutter Health•Jackson, MS

20h

About The Position

The Nursing Administrative Supervisor represents hospital administration, directs facility operations, and supervises personnel across departments when leadership or management staff are not present. The role serves as an administrative liaison to hospital departments, agencies, and physicians, and provides functional guidance to hospital units. It supports decision-making on patient care and non-clinical services and staffing, and ensures hospital policies and procedures are interpreted and applied appropriately. The position requires a graduate of an accredited nursing school and a current RN license for the state where care is provided. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, with ACLS exceptions noted for MPMC and ABSMC. PALS is required when providing care to pediatric patients, and NRP is required when specified by the entity or department. The typical experience listed is 12 years of recent relevant experience. This is a per diem/casual, non-exempt role with a varied schedule, 12-hour shifts, variable days, and weekends as needed. The listed pay range is $95.48 to $133.66 per hour; the applicable range may vary by primary work location. Starting pay considers factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN—Registered Nurse license for the state where care is provided.
BLS—Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS—Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification; not required at MPMC and ABSMC.
PALS—Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification if providing care to pediatric patients.
NRP—Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification if required by the entity or department.
12 years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices for inpatient settings, emergency departments, surgical services, and ambulatory care settings.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including the Joint Commission, Department of Health Services, Title 22, CMA, and OSHA.
Knowledge of administrative and clinical areas, particularly hospital and nursing standards of patient care.
Familiarity with hospital and medical staff organization and structure, and fluency in medical terminology, including diagnostic and operative procedures.
Knowledge of policies and procedures for accessing Pharmacy and dispensing drugs when the Pharmacy is closed.
Successful experience with physician relations, supervision, personnel management, and management in a complex environment.
Conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a complex environment.
Tact, diplomacy, and ability to work with individuals at all levels of hospital and medical staff organization.
Ability to work with confidential information.
Leadership and team skills that support cooperative work.

Responsibilities

Represent hospital administration and direct facility operations when leadership or management staff are not present.
Supervise personnel in all departments during the absence of leadership or management staff.
Serve as administrative liaison to hospital departments, agencies, and physicians.
Provide functional guidance to hospital units.
Provide resources for decision-making concerning patient care services, non-clinical services, and staffing.
Ensure hospital policies and procedures are properly interpreted and applied.
Handle hazardous drugs when required by the work, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.