Hospital Supervisor (Part-Time, Evenings)

St. Luke's University Health Network; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Hospital Supervisor to serve as the on-site administrative liaison in the absence of department heads. The role provides broad supervision, guidance and decision-making support across departments to maintain high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, acting as Incident Commander for disasters, and ensuring policy compliance while maintaining clear communication with Administrators-On-Call across the network.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with BSN within 5 years of hire date.
• MSN equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates competency in assessment, treatment planning, and development appropriate to patient age.
• Confers with the Administrator-On-Call on administrative matters at the facility.
• Acts as an operational resource in decision making during crises affecting patient care or plant operations.
• Functions as Incident Commander for disaster-type events and supports senior administration.
• Exhibits leadership and makes staff-related decisions in the absence of the unit manager.
• Facilitates interdepartmental problem solving and communication.
• Liaises with departments across the Network, interpreting policies and facilitating resources.
• Coordinates obtaining and releasing equipment/supplies to other facilities.
• Ensures adherence to the established chain of command for work problems.
• Develops, evaluates, and adjusts staffing based on patient care needs.

Skills

Charge nurse experience

ACLS

Computer literate

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

BSN within 5 years of hire date

RN license to practice in state

MSN equivalent preferred

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Hospital Supervisor serves as the on-site administrative liaison in the absence of department heads/senior administration. Provides broad supervision, guidance and assistance in decision making and problem solving for all departments within the facility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

• Confers with the Administrator-On-Call in matters of administrative concern at the facility.

• Functions as an operational resource in decision making and other crises (internal and external) affecting patient care and/or plant operations.

• Functions in the role of Incident Commander for disaster type events, supports AOC/Senior Administration in the ongoing management of these events.

• Provides leadership and assumes responsibility for staff-related decision making in the absence of the unit manager.

• Facilitates intra/interdepartmental problem solving and communication.

• Functions in a liaison role with all departments across the Network by providing interpretation of policies and procedures, access to appropriate resources and assistance in problem solving.

• Coordinates obtaining and releasing equipment/supplies to other facilities.

• Complies with established chain of command for work related problems.

• Develops, evaluates, and adjusts staffing based upon patient care needs.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 12 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 15 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 pounds. Transport patients weighing up to 250 + pounds via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates normal conversation and high/low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Registered nurse (BSN within 5 years of hire date) current valid RN license to practice in the state in as determined by the job location. MSN equivalent preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year charge nurse experience and ACLS preferred. Computer literate. Bilingual preferred.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.