RN Administrative Supervisor – FT – Nights – South Position Available In Craighead, Arkansas

Job Description:

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, comejoin us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employerof choice and establish a reputation for being a talent richorganization where Associates can grow their career caring forothers. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs ofthe people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for managingand coordinating the hospital activities of patient care andmanagement for the assigned shift by serving as administrativepersonnel in the absence of department managers, directors andadministrators. Responsible for recognizing and assisting to solvepatient care, professional, administrative, and supervisoryproblems. Responsible for facilitating and coordinating qualityservices. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLHMission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying themission forward of caring for our community and impacting the livesof patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus onservice expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. ABrief Overview Responsible for managing and coordinating thehospital activities of patient care and management for the assignedshift by serving as administrative personnel in the absence ofdepartment managers, directors and administrators. Responsible forrecognizing and assisting to solve patient care, professional,administrative, and supervisory problems. Responsible forfacilitating and coordinating quality services. Models appropriatebehavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What youwill do Coordinates the nursing activities on assigned shift in amanner reflective of the hospital’s philosophy and objectives.

Serves as a management/administrative liaison to hospitaldepartments and services based on established policies andprocedures. Promotes the flow of information by utilizing andmaintaining effective communication systems within the Division ofNursing, Admissions, ancillary departments, physicians andfamilies. Solves problems and troubleshoots issues that may affectthe unit or patient care ensuring timely and effective action.

Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities andimplements measures to ensure that hospital JCAHO and other qualitystandards are met. Assesses current areas of nursing practice andmakes recommendations as needed to Director or CNO. Providesassistance to nursing staff when needed or as emergency situationsoccur. Assesses nursing care and patient responses by unit rounds.

Provides assistance to nursing staff, giving priority to floorswith identified staffing or patient care needs. Supports Preceptorrole by serving as a mentor and providing guidance as needed duringsituations. Serves as a resource to nursing staff for new orunusual procedures. Provides technical assistance and direction fornursing staff and other disciplines. Allocates staffing resourcesbetween units based on census and patient acuity. Oversees patientplacement process assuring that patient safety and infectioncontrol standards are maintained. Responds to patient and parentcomplaints in the absence of the Patient Advocate and documentsactions taken. Education/Formal Training Requirements Bachelor’sDegree Nursing

• RN Work Experience Requirements Critical CareLicenses and Certifications Requirements Advanced CardiovascularLife Support
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced LifeSupport
• American Heart Association

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

• AmericanHeart Association Registered Nurse Arkansas
• Arkansas State Boardof Nursing Registered Nurse Mississippi
• Mississippi Board ofNursing Registered Nurse Tennessee
• Tennessee Board of NursingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated skill/experience inleadership and management principles.

Excellent problem solving,decision-making and listening skills essential. Requires ability toprovide advanced clinical skills and critical thinking in managingoperations. Basic computer literacy required. Supervision Providedby this Position This is a supervisory position, leadership skillsare required. Supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the AD orCNO. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position mayinclude climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching,grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have goodbalance and coordination. The physical requirements of thisposition are: medium work

• exerting up to 50 lbs.

of forceoccasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. TheAssociate is required to have close visual acuity including color,depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, suchas assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures;transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.

Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure topatient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonousmaterials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. OurAssociates are passionate about what they do, the service theyprovide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and aPower of One culture that requires commitment to the higheststandards of care and unity.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree:

Nursing-RN (Required)

Work Experience:

Critical Care Certifications:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

• American Heart Association,BASIC

LIFE SUPPORT

• American Heart Association, Pediatric AdvancedLife Support
• American Heart Association, Registered NurseTennessee
• Tennessee Board of Nursing Boasting one of the South’slargest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, athriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.

We seeeach day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives ofthe people in our community.