RN Supervisor, Administrative- Night Shift

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do. The RN Supervisor, Administrator is responsible for the administrative, clinical direction and coordination of hospital services according to the established policies of the nursing department and LCMC. Supports the goals of the nursing division and provides direction in the attainment of these goals. During designated shift and represents administration in all areas of the hospital. Job Description This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Requirements

3 years of experience as a charge nurse, clinical supervisor or nurse manager.
Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.
American Heart Association BLS-HCP.
Demonstrates leadership, managerial ability, good written/verbal communication skills.
Application of good interpersonal relationships, principles of supervision and administration.
Problem solving and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures smooth day to day operation of hospital on assigned shift: Carries out hospital/nursing policies, infection control/safety/environmental policies, procedures and standards.
Visits all patient care units to ascertain condition of patients, evaluate staffing needs and provide support to caregivers.
Coordinates and evaluates services rendered by and to all departments during the respective shift on an ongoing basis.
Keeps the leadership informed regarding circumstances or situations which have or may have serious impact.
Assesses physiologic, psychosocial educational and developmental needs of patients and families and intervenes as needed at all times of stress and crisis.
Serves as a main resource person on all nursing units for the hospital.
Provides administrative leadership of the hospital in the absence of administrative personnel: Administers the distribution and utilization of personnel employed during the respective shift.
Informs personnel on ensuring shifts regarding condition of patients, follow up actions required and any special conditions.
Evaluates and documents performance of employees as indicated and communicates this information to the appropriate department managers.
Evaluates accuracy of the acuity systems.
Ensures the professional development of self and staff: Participates and assists in the planning and providing of in-service education programs within the hospital or other meetings, seminars, or institutes conducted outside the hospital.
Participates in nursing meetings and in-service education functions.
Establishes and maintains communication between other nursing and ancillary departments for the purpose of problem solving: Participates on as assigned hospital and/or nursing committees.
Ensures appropriate staffing: Staff's patient care units according to staffing matrix, unit-specific needs and employee experience/expertise.