ADMINISTRATIVE SUPV - Covenant Health
Knoxville, TN 37923
About the Job
Administrative Supervisor, Nursing Administration Support
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. Annually Parkwest is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Tennessee's “Top 10” hospitals.
Nursing Administration Support
This department houses employees that work for Bed Board and as House Supervisors. This department operates 24/7. Both types of employees that are in this department must have an open mind, be creative and operate well in a high stress environment. This department oversees house wide staffing and bed placement. This is a very small, friendly and family oriented team.
Position Summary:
A registered nurse who directs and coordinates administrative activities on a specified tour of duty; referring patient care problems to appropriate nursing staff member and/or non-nursing problems to the appropriate department head.
Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405
Responsibilities:- Reviews staffing each shift for each unit.
- Assists charge nurse to assure adequate staffing when there is a problem.
- Makes rounds and provides managerial presence.
- Assists new personnel and acts as a resource to the nursing staff.
- Assists with procedures when staff has difficulty.
- Acts as advocate to find resources such as supplies as needed.
- Listens to staff problems and effectively resolves conflict as necessary.
- Responds to safety codes when necessary.
- Provides information to nurse managers regarding quality and employee problems.
- Resolves patient/family complaints when necessary.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Education
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience
Three (3) years of clinical experience.
Licensure Requirement
Current Tennessee RN license. CPR required.
RN License