Administrative Supervisor

Baptist Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking an Administrative Supervisor to oversee patient flow and off-shift operations in a high-volume acute care setting. This role provides leadership across nursing units, ensures safety and quality, and coordinates staffing with department leadership and HR.

The position requires nursing leadership experience, Alabama RN licensure, and the ability to act as Incident Commander during codes and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; licensure in Alabama.
• BSN preferred; higher education supports advancement.
• Current RN license in Alabama is required.
• National Certification in a specialty area is required within 2 years.
• BLS and specified certifications (ACLS/PALS/NALS/TNCC) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource agent to nursing units and allied health departments for problem solving during shift.
• Ensure safe and timely patient flow and coordinate intra-system transfers.
• Participate in clinical observation and assessment to determine level of care and placement.
• Provide staffing oversight in coordination with department leadership and HR office.
• Maintain visible leadership presence and respond to emergencies as Incident Commander.

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Current RN license in Alabama

National Certification in specialty area within 2 years

BLS and required certifications (ACLS/PALS/NALS/TNCC)

Job description

Position Summary

Facility: Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Location: Alabaster, AL

Shift: PRN Nights

Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more.

Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Transcatheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being.

Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish!

A Brief Overview

The Administrative Supervisor facilitates timely and safe patient flow and provides off-shift management and operational oversight of the acute care hospital setting, and ensures the provision of safe, quality patient care.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Serves as a clinical resource agent to nursing units and allied health departments for problem solving, within a given shift.
• Ensures safe and timely patient flow throughout the facility and coordinates intrasystem transfers.
• Participates in clinical observation and assessment for patients as needed to determine appropriate level of care/patient placement.
• Provides oversight of staffing resources in coordination with department leadership and the corporate staffing office.
• Ensures a visible and collegial leadership presence throughout the facility and shift.
• Serves as a first responder for all emergency code events and house alerts.
• Completes documentation per shift for patient census, events and flow outcomes, proficiently operating databases, bed management programs, and the electronic health record.
• Serves as a leadership resource for Baptist Health policy, procedure, legal and risk issues, and compliance with regulatory standards and accrediting agencies.
• Responds/resolves team member, patient, family member, and provider concern and provides follow-up with appropriate individuals.
• Provides support, education, coaching, and mentoring to team members.
• Assists personnel and families in all circumstances that surround death of a patient, facilitating arrangements for autopsies, organ/tissue donation and/or verification of referrals to the Medical Examiner.
• Serves as the central intake for patient matters concerning the American Disability Act, language and/or cultural issues; facilitating assistance as needed within the facility.
• Manages human resource related functions; not limited to interviewing, onboarding, evaluating personnel, reinforcing expectations with standards for care and /or conduct and issuing corrective actions.
• Provides crisis management support and coordinates follow-up actions with the Administrator -on-Call (AOC).
• Serves as the Incident Commander for all HICS events until the hospital administrator arrives on the scene.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Communication and Relationship Building * Effective Communication: proficient in oral, written, and interpersonal skills. * Relationship Management: demonstrates collaborative and collegial relationship skills, engages staff in decision making and exhibits effective conflict resolution skills. * Influencing Behaviors: inspires desired behaviors, manages undesired behaviors and promotes decisions that are patient centered. * Diversity: values diversity and establishes a work environment that is culturally competent. * Community Relationships: represents the organization as a resource to non-health care constituents within the community.
• Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment * Clinical Practice Knowledge: demonstrates knowledge of current nursing practice, roles and functions of team members, patient care policies and procedures, and state and federal standards. * Evidence Based Practice and Patient Care Outcomes: Uses data and other sources of evidence to inform decision making and to interpret outcome measures. * Patient Safety & Team Member Safety: Supports a Zero Harm Environment and a Just Culture; responding and acting on safety recommendations. * Performance Improvement: participates in Gemba board reviews and process improvement work; internalizing one’s role in achieving optimal outcomes for the patient and organization. * Risk Management: ensures compliance with required standards and facilitate timely reporting of liability issues.
• Leadership * Foundational Thinking Skills: demonstrates reflective practice and an understanding that all leadership begins from within; applying critical analysis to organizational issues after a review of the evidence. * Systems Thinking: uses knowledge of classic and contemporary systems thinking in problem solving and decision making. * Change Management: utilizes change management concept and adapts leadership style to situation need.
• Professionalism * Personal and Professional Accountability: acts as a role model for standards of professional practice (clinical, educational and leadership) for colleagues and constituents. * Ethics & Advocacy: upholds ethical principles and corporate compliance standards and involves team members in decisions that affect their practice.
• Business Skills * Human Resource Management: promotes a healthful work environment and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines. * Resource Management: ensures appropriate utilization of supplies and materials and staffing resources. * Information and Technology: proficiently uses technology and databases to support improvement of clinical, safety and fiscal performance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• 2 Years as a registered nurse in an acute care setting required.
• Current professional license as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama required.
• National Certification in specialty area within 2 years required.
• Maintains current BLS; as determined by specialty area ACLS, PALS, NALS, or TNCC is required.