Supervisor, Hospital Operations Administration

UK St. Claire; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky seeks an experienced Nursing Administration leader to coordinate nursing staffing, admissions, and bed assignments. You will provide clinical leadership to support staff and optimize patient care delivery, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

The role collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient flow and outcomes, and it supports performance improvement initiatives in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RN license required with active status.
• Associates degree in nursing; BSN preferred.
• 0–4 years in nursing or related field, equivalent mix accepted.

Responsibilities

• Leads nursing staff in daily operations and maintains professional environment.
• Coordinates staffing, scheduling, and bed assignments for patient flow.
• Oversees clinical care with adherence to standards and policies.
• Collaborates with physicians and teams to optimize outcomes.
• Provides leadership in crises and supports performance improvement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staffing coordination

Regulatory compliance

Clinical expertise

Education program development

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

RN license

BLS

ACLS

CPI/PALS (area-specific)

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description :

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring continuous hospital operations by coordinating nursing staffing, patient admissions, and bed assignments. Provides clinical expertise and nursing leadership to support staff and optimize patient care delivery. Oversees departmental operations to ensure compliance with policies, physician orders, and regulatory standards. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate patient placement and care coordination. Maintains accountability for clinical decision‑making, quality outcomes, and patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Leads and directs nursing staff in daily operations, fostering a positive and professional work environment.
• Coordinates and manages staffing, scheduling, and coverage to ensure adequate patient care and compliance with budgeted resources.
• Performs and oversees nursing skills and procedures according to established standards, providing direct clinical care as needed.
• Assesses patient, family, and staff learning needs, and develops and implements educational programs for professional growth and competency.
• Evaluates and improves patient care delivery through rounding, documentation audits, observation, and investigation of complaints, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners to optimize patient flow, care management, and outcomes.
• Provides leadership and guidance in crisis situations, manages conflicting demands, and resolves patient and staff concerns.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives, participates in data collection, and applies evidence‑based practices to enhance operational efficiency and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or a related field preferred

Experience Requirement

0-4 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part‑time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Based on area assiged: Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job‑related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds. It also occasionally requires lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds and standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds, as well as occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department :

Nursing Administration

Shift :

Flex (United States of America)

Address :

222 Medical Circle

City, State :

Morehead, Kentucky