ADMINISTRATIVE SUPV

Covenant Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking an Administrative Supervisor for their Medical Unit in Morristown, Tennessee. The successful candidate will coordinate administrative activities, oversee staffing, and support nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

This full-time role, 80 hours per pay period, requires a current TN RN license and three years of clinical experience. The position is integral to maintaining operational efficiency and supporting the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Tennessee RN license.
• Three years of clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to teach nursing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Review staffing for each shift.
• Assist charge nurse with staffing issues.
• Provide managerial presence on rounds.
• Act as a resource to nursing staff.

Skills

Clinical experience

Nursing supervision

Conflict resolution

Job description

Overview

Administrative Supervisor, Medical Unit

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Morristown-Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Systemis a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging CenterofExcellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation. The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care. Withstate-of-the-arttechnology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home.To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.

Position Summary:

A registered nurse who directs and coordinates administrative activities on a specified tour of duty; referring patient care problems to appropriate nursing staff member and/or non-nursing problems to the appropriate department head.

Responsibilities

• Reviews staffing each shift for each unit.
• Assists charge nurse to assure adequate staffing when there is a problem.
• Makes rounds and provides managerial presence.
• Assists new personnel and acts as a resource to the nursing staff.
• Assists with procedures when staff has difficulty.
• Acts as advocate to find resources such as supplies as needed.
• Listens to staff problems and effectively resolves conflict as necessary.
• Responds to safety codes when necessary.
• Provides information to nurse managers regarding quality and employee problems.
• Resolves patient/family complaints when necessary.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years of clinical experience and experience in the teaching of nursing is desired.

Licensure Requirement:

Current Tennessee RN license. CPR required.