Administrative Supervisor RN - Emergency Department

Administrative Supervising Registered Nurse

This position is responsible for addressing patient care, staffing, and any other issues that may arise during a shift. Supervises nurses and staff and takes administrative responsibilities and ensures adequate staffing for the oncoming shift. Handles occurrences during the shift as well as appropriate documentation, and communication. In the event of a disaster or Red Alert, this position will assume the role of Incident Commander until relieved by a senior administrator.

Responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed. Manages day-to-day performance of their jobs. Collaborates with nursing management on operational and human resources issues. Contributes information for performance appraisals. The position also requires the ability to gather pertinent information to process patient transfer requests, arranging transportation and maintaining the transfer center. Ability to learn and demonstrate coordination with Physicians, Case Managers, and facility staff to effectively document consults and transfer requests.

Must also prioritize tasks, adhere to deadlines, and provide status updates on assigned projects and transfers.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
* Current Clinton Regional Hospital team members employed as of January 1, 2026, are required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years, no later than 1/1/2031 (Required) 4 - 5 years experience Clinical Nursing Acute Care Hospital, Clinical Nursing (Required) 2 - 3 years experience Progressive Leadership Nursing (Required) Excellent Communication, negotiation, relationship-building skills Computer usage Data gathering Analysis Statistical application Organization Implementation Problem-solving Critical thinker Self-assessment skills Outgoing Creative Registered Nurse Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS Membership in applicable professional organization Preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Utilizes critical thinking, knowledge and skills to make appropriate patient placement decisions, Pt. Diagnosis, Physician service, infectious disease considerations, staffing, acuity, and other appropriate policies. Collaborates to assure quality care and costs containment by utilizing established staffing patterns, patient acuity, census and knowledge of staff capability. Routinely rounds on all units, and proactively informs units of projected volume increases. Provides comprehensive information and participates in hospital decision making that limits patient intake.

Assumes responsibility for daily operational activities to ensure maximum efficiency, staffs according to budget and facilitates throughout. Utilizes appropriate chain of command. Assumes responsibility, which includes, but is not limited to, participation in committees, taskforces and teams. Creates a supportive environment for teamwork. Manages the utilization of resources included but not limited to, staff supplies and equipment. Delegates as necessary.

During assigned shift, may participate in decision making that has an organization wide impact. Demonstrates effective oral and written skills facilitating communication to meet the goals and objectives of the organization. Directs staff members in dealing with unit, personnel, and patient care issues while maintaining confidentiality. Serves as a role model through daily interactions. In the absence of management, serves as onsite coordinator for the hospital during assigned shift, negotiating effective problem resolution always keeping the best interest of the customers and organization in mind.

Remains current in clinical practice. Maintains and/or enhances current knowledge through continuing education, participation in professional organizations, specialty certification and/or advanced degrees. Engages in self-assessment of role accountabilities on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for practice and professional development. Serves as on-site resource person and supports the use of the nursing process. Demonstrates leadership through performance and behavior.

Maintains composure in difficult situations and remains prepared to deal with the rapidly changing workload. Act as ambassador to other units and departments within Tri Health. Act as a mentor to staff. Must be able to take responsibility for activities, exercise decision-making, improve processes, products and services and exhibit sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions and makes appropriate and timely decisions.

In the rare event of a disaster, temporarily functions as administrator until one can arrive on-site.

Working Conditions:

Bending
- Climbing
- Rarely Concentrating
- Consistently Continuous Learning
- Occasionally Hearing:
Conversation
- Consistently Hearing:
Other Sounds
- Interpersonal Communication
- Consistently Kneeling
- Rarely Lifting