Administrative Supervisor

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, CA seeks a Nursing Administrative Supervisor to lead in the absence of department managers, coordinate interdepartmental activities, and ensure safe, high‑quality care during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role requires an RN with an AA, a BSN preferred, and active California licensure.

ACLS/BLS as per policy; 4–6 years’ experience with 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity is expected.

Qualifications

• AA degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• BSN or related healthcare degree preferred.
• Current California RN license required; BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months for new hires/transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and support to hospital staff in the absence of department managers on off shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Oversee staffing of the Nursing Department.
• Coordinate activities between hospital departments to ensure safe, high‑quality care during evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Monitor staffing costs to maintain fiscal viability and adhere to budget guidelines.
• Apply continuous quality improvement to identify system improvements requiring action or referral.
• Model effective communication and professional conduct; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

AA degree from an accredited School of Nursing

BSN or health care related field preferred

Job description

Overview

Department: Nursing Administration. Works under the direction of the Sr. Administrative Director Patient Care. Performs a variety of administrative duties in the absence of the administrative team.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction and support to all hospital employees in the absence of Department Managers on off shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Oversees staffing of the Department of Nursing.
• Coordinates activities between departments within the hospital to ensure safe, high‑quality care is maintained during the evening, night, weekend and holiday hours.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, employees and others.
• Maintains the fiscal viability of the hospital by overseeing staffing of the Nursing Department, ensuring patient safety and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Applies restraint in utilizing overtime.
• Utilizes continuous quality improvement concepts to identify systems or other opportunities for improvement that require action, resolution or referral.
• Communicates in an effective, therapeutic manner and serves as a model for others.
• Ensures that the standard of nursing care required by the Hospital, JCAHO, State and Federal Government regulations is maintained.
• Maintains clinical proficiency and develops managerial skills by attending continuing education courses and remaining abreast of current nursing procedures and techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of an AA degree from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or other health care related field preferred.
• Licensure: Current California Registered Nurse license required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. Current ACLS as per American Heart Association standards required. New hires/transfers have 6 months to obtain ACLS certification.
• Experience: Four (4) to six (6) years of experience, including two (2) to three (3) years at the supervisor/managerial level or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is $83.86 - $104.83. The range displayed reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications

• Union: Non‑Affiliated
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 0.9
• Scheduled Hours: 36