Supervisor, Hospital Operations Administration

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters is seeking a Nurse Manager to ensure continuous hospital operations by coordinating staffing, admissions, and bed assignments. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee departments for policy and regulatory adherence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery.

The role emphasizes accountability for clinical decisions, quality outcomes, and patient satisfaction, with duties across leadership, education, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0-4 years of nursing experience; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• Current RN license with BLS; ACLS; CPI; PALS as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs nursing staff in daily operations.
• Coordinates staffing, scheduling and coverage to ensure patient care.
• Performs nursing skills and procedures per standards; provide direct care as needed.
• Develops educational programs for professional growth and competency.
• Collaborates with physicians and teams to optimize patient flow and outcomes.
• Supports performance improvement and data collection initiatives.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff coordination

Clinical expertise

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

CPI

PALS

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

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 Office Shift: Flex (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.