JOB DESCRIPTION: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR

JOB DESCRIPTION: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR

JOB TITLE/CLASSIFICATION …… ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR (795)
DEPARTMENT ………………………… PATIENT CARE SERVICES
STATUS ………………………………….. EXEMPT
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to ………………………….. VICE PRESIDENT, PATIENT SERVICES
Supervises
Works with
External relationships


POSITION SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision act as a resource person to hospital staff and represents Administration
during off-duty hours.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assumes the role of leadership in the absence of Administration during after hours, weekends, and
holidays. Resource for the Supervisor is the Administrator On-call.

Provides leadership for nursing staff in the absence of the Clinical Managers and Vice President,
Patient Services

Assumes a leadership role within the hospital during the time of disaster and other crisis situations.

Contacts appropriate persons and gives directions to hospital staff.

Acts as a resource person to all hospital staff in support of departmental goals and objectives based on
hospital philosophy and goals.

Supports the management staff of the hospital by giving input into planning and budgeting. Participates
in developing policies and procedures.

Provides service during off-duty hours, for those departments that are normally closed, when services
are needed for continuity of patient care.

Demonstrates competence in care of pediatric or frail elderly groups of patients (when/if assigned to
these patients) relative to determining each patient’s age-related and other physical, psychosocial and
cultural needs and carrying out patient care activities.

Supports, facilitates, and participates in the activities of those departments providing in-service and
training programs as necessary.

Acts as a resource for nursing staff in the clinical practice of nursing.

Participates in monitoring and evaluating activities as assigned.

Keeps clinical and management skills current through demonstrated involvement in job related inservice
and training programs.

Other Duties

Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Vice President, Patient Services


QUALIFICATIONS

*License/Certification

Current California Registered Nurse License

Current BCLS required

Current ACLS preferred

*Proof of all license and certification is required at time of hire

**Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

**Proof of required educational levels called for at time of hire

Experience

Minimum of one to two year’s supervisory experience in an acute care facility.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Organization and problem solving skills

Leadership skills

Effective time management