Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Only – Administrative Supervisor – Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

Plans, organizes, directs and controls multi-unit delivery of nursing care during assigned shift in order to promote excellence in achieving the mission, values and goals of the organization and in meeting the requirements of all applicable regulatory and/or accrediting agencies. Provides leadership, resources and support for staff during assigned shift to ensure continuity of quality patient care. Functions as a clinical resource for staff. Interprets the needs of assigned shift. Acts as the Administrative Officer, in the absence of other administrative officials, to intervene in situations requiring immediate action. Reports to the Senior Nurse Executive. 

Essential Job Functions  

• Participate in managing/retaining staff effectively as part of the Chief Retention Officer role of supervisor position through effective staff advocacy, performance review and evaluation, development of staff and resolution of conflict.  

• Make adjustments to effectively operate the units while maintaining budgetary limitations. Assist in effective resource management.  

• Assist nursing units in developing daily operating plans which flex labor and supplies to meet the workload requirement for services based on census volume changes.  

• Assist with maintaining high quality standards within all units and departments.  

• Identify and respond appropriately to ethical issues in patient care and serve as a resource to others in addressing ethical dilemmas in patient care.  

• Initiate collaborative dialogue with physicians and coordinate multidisciplinary activities to plan, deliver and evaluate patient care.  

• Act as a patient advocate.  

• Maintains a safe working environment for all customers and employees. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.  

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. ACLS recommended. 

Education 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN (required) 

Work Experience 

• A minimum of three years recent nursing experience (recent=current or within the past year) (required) 

•  Previous supervisory or managerial experience (preferred) 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements  

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying over 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling over 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.