Hoboken University is seeking an Administrative Coordinator (PD Nursing Supervisor).
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the direction and supervision of Nursing Services throughout the hospital on evening, night, and weekend shifts.
KEY TASKS:
- Oversees, directs and guides the organization towards achieving current & future goals.
- Ensures that all organizational activities and operations comply with local, state and federal regulations, JCAHO standards and laws governing healthcare operations.
- Demonstrates leadership effectiveness in managing interpersonal relationships and managing self.
- Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
- Supervises nursing services on all off shifts, including evening, nights, and weekends.
- Encourages professional growth and development of self and nursing staff. Establishes a climate conducive to meet these needs.
- Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients of all age groups.
- Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Neonate/Infant (0 – 1).
- Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Toddler age group (1-3).
- Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Preschooler age group (4 – 6).
- Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the School Age/ Adolescent age groups (7-18).
- Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Adult age groups (19 – 65).
- Exhibits age specific competency when dealing with patients in the Geriatric age group (65 & older).
- Provides care with consideration for the cultural needs of the patient.
LEADERSHIP:
- Analyzes problems effectively.
- Requires an appropriate level of guidance.
- Carefully considers alternatives before making decisions.
- Keeps Supervisors informed of developments and outcomes.
- Written information is clear, concise and well organized.
- Oral communication skills are effective.
- Controls factors that are critical to achieving results.
- Plans and organizes work effectively.
PATIENT RIGHTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS:
- Responds to customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Promotes a professional atmosphere through courteous communication.
- Observes and respects the privacy and confidentiality of information.
- Demonstrates mission and values with patients, families, peers, and other members of the healthcare staff.
CONTINUUM OF CARE:
- Collaborates with peers, physicians and other members of the health care team.
MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT OF CARE:
- Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety.
- Complies with hand hygiene and use of PPE as per policies.
EDUCATION: SELF, PATIENT AND FAMILY
- Maintains and develops competence through required in-service and continuing educational programs.
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES:
- Reports for duty punctually.
- Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
- Complies with dress code policy and maintains a business image.
- Attends/participates in staff meetings and reviews/signs minutes of all meetings not attended.
- Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.
- Manages time appropriately to meet department needs.
MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION:
- Written information is clear, concise and well organized.
- Ensures timely distribution (internal and external) of financial reports.
- Assists in record retention management.
IMPROVING ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND CONTRIBUTION:
- Participates in data collection for quality improvement.
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities including team membership.
- Improves performance based on results obtained from QI activities
- Promotes a professional atmosphere through courteous communication.
What We’re Looking for:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), Master’s preferred; NJ License, BLS
Experience: 2-4 years management supervisory experience in hospital setting
Skills: Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to be customer focused and results oriented. Previous acute care medical/surgical nursing experience. Knowledge of JCAHO guidelines (continuation of care)
