SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Administrative Nursing Supervisor is accountable for ensuring the effective and timely provision of patient care for assigned shift. Function as Administrator-in-Charge during the shift for all Hospital employees. Resolve operational difficulties that cross-departmental or functional lines, and provides operational direction to shift supervisory, clinical and administrative personnel. Report to the VP, Patient Care Services/CNO.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assume accountability for all operations relating to patient care during the shift. Functions as a liaison among all areas of the hospital and provides administrative direction. Interprets and enforces institutional wide policies, procedures and standards.
- Assure that adequate staffing resources are available within Patient Care Services in accordance with approved staffing plans.
- Ensure quality patient care by monitoring clinical performance and maintaining nursing standards through effective teamwork.
- Identify operational problems and emergency situations and initiates actions and consults with appropriate personnel.
- Actively participate in committees and professional development activities.
- Respond to requests for patient care equipment and supplies in a timely manner.
- Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires sophisticated troubleshooting, clinical and interpersonal skills in order to successfully deal with constant operational decisions, as well as dealing with people of diverse goals and professional language.
- Ability to work in an environment that includes exposure to all patient elements i.e., bloodborne pathogens, physical requirements: lifting and pulling of patients, transporting patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs, standing and walking.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with at least three years of progressively more responsible management experience, and a minimum of three years clinical experience.
- Master's in Nursing, Hospital Administration or related field from an accredited school preferred.
- Registration and current Connecticut RN license.
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
- Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
Location: Waterbury Hospital · Nursing Service Administration
Schedule: Part Time +, Evenings, 32 HR Evening 1500-2300