Job Summary: 

As a Registered Nurse/Operations Supervisor, Nursing Administration, you'll play a vital role in combining expertise with administrative acumen to ensure the hospital runs seamlessly. Your responsibilities include:

• Clinical Support: You provide crucial clinical assistance, ensuring patients receive optimal care even during non-standard hours.
• Patient Throughput: Facilitating efficient patient movement through the hospital is vital for maintaining operational efficiency, and you play a key role in achieving this.
• Compliance and Standards: You uphold regulatory requirements and maintain standards to ensure the hospital operates within legal and ethical boundaries.
• Crisis Management: In times of crisis or disaster, you assume an administrative role, coordinating responses and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and staff.
• Problem Resolution: You're the go-to person for addressing operational issues promptly and effectively, maintaining the smooth functioning of hospital operations.
• Leadership and Role Modeling: As a professional leader, you set the standard for others to follow. Your actions and decisions reflect the values and objectives of the organization.
• Communication: Maintaining open lines of communication with clinical, medical, and managerial staff is crucial for effective coordination and problem-solving. 

Experience/Qualifications:

•  3 years of critical care/emergency nursing experience with demonstrated excellence in clinical nursing practice and leadership

Education:

• ADN Degree required; BSN Degree preferred. RNs with an associate degree must enroll in an accredited BSN program within 30 days of employment and complete it within 4 years.

Licensures/Certification:

• Current California RN license
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• ACLS, PALS, and MAB certification
• LA City Fire Card certification within 30 days of hire
• Mgmt. of Assaultive Behavior (CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention) within 30 days of hire 

Duties and Responsibilities :

Specific Responsibilities: The role of Registered Nurse/Operations Supervisor, Nursing Administration Unit encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from clinical support and patient care to administrative leadership and problem-solving. Your ability to effectively coordinate patient throughput, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with staff and leadership is crucial for maintaining the smooth functioning of the hospital.

Clinical:

• Resource for Staff: You're there to support and guide staff on clinical and safety matters whenever they need assistance.
• Medication Errors and Adverse Outcomes: You assist staff in recognizing and reporting medication errors or adverse patient outcomes as per hospital policy.
• Emergency Response: You're on the frontline during emergencies, responding to all hospital codes and other critical situations to assess and provide assistance with patient care and staffing.
• Patient Placement and Care: Understanding the scope of practice and competency of staff, you ensure appropriate patient placement and care based on clinical criteria.

Throughput:

• Direction and Coordination: You provide guidance and coordination to optimize patient throughput, ensuring efficient movement within the hospital.
• Barriers Removal: By identifying and removing barriers to transfers or admissions, you facilitate smooth patient flow.
• Bed Management: You lead bed board meetings and coordinate patient flow, especially during high census times.
• Conflict Mediation: You mediate conflicts related to patient flow, ensuring policies and procedures are followed to maintain patient satisfaction.

Administrative Leadership:

• Communication and Collaboration: You keep executive leaders informed and collaborate with other managers and directors to ensure consistent implementation of policies and practices.
• Staffing and Emergency Preparedness: You ensure adequate staffing for shifts, participate in emergency preparedness planning, and verify licenses and certifications for staff.
• Problem-Solving and Flexibility: You recognize priorities, accept changes, and develop solutions to address problems effectively.
• Customer Service: You actively participate in customer service activities, displaying sensitivity to diverse cultures, ages, and individuals with disabilities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Excellence: Champion a positive patient experience, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Operational Management: Oversee scheduling, resource availability, and staff assignments to ensure smooth operations.
• Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate clear communication between patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Performance Improvement: Participate in quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Salary Range: $54.66 to $69.01 per hour

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