Nurse Administrator

OhioHealth; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Nurse Administrator I to lead nursing operations across hospital units, directing patient care services, patient throughput, and department support to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and reliability in a High Reliability Organization framework, with night shifts and flexible scheduling; an Ohio RN license and 2–5 years of clinical leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required and RN license per Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Minimum 2–5 years of nursing leadership experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to administrative functioning by staffing and allocating staff to meet patient care needs.
• Serves as a clinical resource and role model to nursing staff, promoting safe and equitable work environments.
• Interacts with internal and external customers; provides information and problem solving.
• Serves as liaison between nursing services and other departments for problem resolution.
• Coordinates and/or assists with activities during internal and external emergencies.

Skills

RN - Registered Nurse

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree (Required)

RN - Ohio Board of Nursing

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

The Nurse Administrator I position is responsible for maintaining efficient and effective operations of nursing units/hospitals by providing direction for patient care services, patient throughput, and support for all hospital departments

Responsibilities And Duties:

50%

Contributes to administrative functioning of nursing services by reviewing staffing, reassigning and allocating staff as appropriate to meet changing patient care needs.

15%

Serves as a clinical resource and role model to nursing staff. Ensures safe and equitable working environments. Uses information systems to retrieve, implement, and retain essential records and services.

15%

Interacts with internal and external customers and serves as a resource for information and problem solving (i.e. media, patient relations, risk management, security, hospital administration, patients, and families).

10%

Serves as a liaison between nursing services and other hospital departments for problem solving and problem resolution (i.e. Pharmacy, Lab, etc.).

10%

Coordinates and/or assists with activities during internal and external emergency situations.

The major duties/responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by associates in this job. Associate is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required)RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

RN - Registered Nurse Field of Study: Nursing Years of Experience 2 to 5 years

Staffing and scheduling patterns, communication, interpersonal relationships skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution

Minimum 2 years clinical experience

• BLS Certified
• Specialized Knowledge in related field
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Work Shift:

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Nursing Administration

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment