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RN Administrative Manager (House Supervisor) - Staffing Office (variable shifts)
Children's National HospitalWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 May 2025
About the role
RN Administrative Manager (House Supervisor) - Staffing Office (variable shifts) - (250001BZ)
The Administrative Manager is responsible for the quality, safety, planning, management and evaluation of operational, administrative and regulatory activities as it relates to resource allocation and hospital throughput. In accordance with Children's National core values, regulatory standards, and policies, they oversee staff, management, and coordination of nursing service activities for their scheduled working shift to ensure safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care. They work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and the hospital leadership team to facilitate an efficient and timely patient flow process throughout Children's National Medical Center and the metropolitan Washington area community.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.
Description
In collaboration with hospital leadership, clinical senior leaders and departmental supervisors, the Administrative Managers support the operations, emergency management and provide administrative leadership on evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, ensuring organizational and staff safety and that patients receive safe, efficient, and high-quality care.The Administrative Manager is responsible for the quality, safety, planning, management and evaluation of operational, administrative and regulatory activities as it relates to resource allocation and hospital throughput. In accordance with Children's National core values, regulatory standards, and policies, they oversee staff, management, and coordination of nursing service activities for their scheduled working shift to ensure safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care. They work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and the hospital leadership team to facilitate an efficient and timely patient flow process throughout Children's National Medical Center and the metropolitan Washington area community.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Nursing required. (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
5 years Nursing (Required)
Required Licenses and Certifications
District of Columbia (Required)
CPR-BLS (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Patient Placement
- Work collaboratively Admissions/Bed Control team, unit nursing leadership, hospital physician attendings and residents to assign bed placements and minimize unnecessary patient transfers.
- Work with unit nursing leadership to facilitate early identification of discharges/transfers and guide Admissions/Bed Control personnel in prioritizing patient placement throughout the hospital as needed.
- Communicate with Washington area physicians and institutions as well as hospital departments to provide a smooth, caring and efficient process for patients and families.
Collaborate
- Work collaboratively with the medical and nursing teams to identify patients for discharge through contact with attendings and chief residents to facilitate discussion of case management of patients.
- Meet with attending physicians of services with special needs for patient placement to identify bed placement in advance of admission and prevent unnecessary delays at the time of admission.
- Work with Nurse Administrator On Call and unit managers for problem solving “high Census” situations thereby reducing delays in admissions and facilitate discharges as early as possible.
- Collaborate with unit managers, attending and resident physicians, Hospital Administrator On Call and Medical Attending On Call to resolve placement of patients and notification of appropriate resources for additional beds and staff if needed.
- Relates comfortably with people across all levels, functions, and departments. Acts with diplomacy and tact to build rapport building relationships to support operational efficiency.
Communication
- Utilize effective communication skills to coach, develop, and guide staff carrying out their roles as demonstrated by: (a) modeling positive communication styles for the staff
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