Administrative Supervisors are responsible for supervising and directing administrative and operational support activities for all Centra hospitals. The Administrative Supervisor maintains a global perspective of hospital and nursing operations. The Administrative Supervisor represents hospital administration to the public and internal and external customers.
The Administrative Supervisor acts as a consultant, mentor, and advisor in day-to-day hospital operations. The Administrative Supervisor facilitates Centra's strategic plan and supports the practice of the professional nurse as reflected by the American Association's Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia. Oversees the day-to-day operation of the entire facility hours/day, days/week.
Serves as petitioner in the absence of hospital administration. Delegates and coordinates available resources to meet global organization needs. Serves as a resource for staffers in assigning Resource Team (Lynchburg campuses only).
Serves as a resource for patient placement and bed management decisions. Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with other departments, disciplines, leadership executives, and physicians. Displays and promotes a positive public relations approach to staff, physicians, visitors and families.
Addresses issues promptly. Serves as back-up to the Vascular Access Team during business hours and after hours to provide venous access to patients, as competencies allow. Acts as an information resource to management staff, employees and staff on policies, procedures and practices.
Facilitates patient flow within the organization. Maintains a global perspective and collaborates with other areas within Centra to facilitate patient placement. Collaborates with units and other disciplines to eliminate barriers to patient flow.
Collaborates with staffing, charge nurses, shift managers, and unit managers to address and resolve patient care, staffing issues, or disciplinary problems. Elevates issues or concerns to Nursing Directors or other parties when needed. Serves as coordinator for all code situations within the organization.
Serves as a coordinator for disaster control and trauma alerts. Serves as a resource and responder to MET calls. Required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or MSN but may consider candidates in the process of completing bachelors degree with a set completion date as defined by an approved education agreement Required
Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience Preferred
Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. Demonstrated leadership qualities including counseling skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, collaboration, excellent communication skills, facilitation and problem solving skills. Demonstrated proficiency in IV skills Required Certifications and Licensures: Current Virginia or Multistate Nursing Registration, Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.
Must hold the following certifications or complete within the first 6 months of employment ACLS and PALS. Preferred Certifications and Licensures De-Escalation Training Salary Range: $41.55 - $64.41 / Hour