Capitol Hill Hospital Shift Supervisor Seattle
Primary Location Seattle, Washington
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1320886 Date posted 11/25/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:
Supervises nursing and hospital operations on assigned shift at Central Hospital. Coordinates patient bed placement activities for admissions and internal and external transfers to match patient care need with appropriate nursing unit. Supervises staff placement to meet short term clinical staffing needs. Responsible for activities to maximize patient flow to provide seamless admissions, transfers, and discharges to minimize diversions, delays, or denials of patients. Functions as on-site administrative representative in the absence of regular hospital administration. Supports the mission of the organization.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Directs/manages hospital operations on assigned shift to ensure that appropriate safe patient care is provided and patient/family needs are met.
- Rounds on all patient units to identify patient placement needs, available beds with assigned staff and staff capacity to safely take additional admissions, at least once every three (3) to four (4) hours. Communicates at Huddles and directly with Charge Nurse to: Review current patients. Identify pending/potential discharges. Determine capacity for and time frame for admissions. Discuss any anticipated internal transfers in department to facilitate patient care needs or room for admission. Support regional utilization strategy.
- Works with Unit Managers and their designee, EPro (patient admission transfer center) Surgical Services, Sterile Processing, Inpatient Med/Surg, the Advanced Urgent Care/Emergency Department, Care Coordinators, outside facilities, Physicians/APPs, and KP Clinics, to assure appropriate prioritization and placement of patients, and Food & Nutrition Services Staff.
- Coordinates with Managers and/or their designee to ensure appropriate staff is provided on each shift to meet patient needs and maintain cost effectiveness. Collaborates with charge nurses/managers/directors to initiate additional resources for planned or unplanned events.
- Ensures compliance with organizational policy and procedures and with regulatory requirements.
- Anticipates potential problems and intervenes to minimize adverse impact; manages conflicts that arise. Assists with decedent affairs including organ/tissue procurement procedures.
- Acts as a clinical resource for nursing including interpretation of policies and procedures and assisting with clinical practice issues. Supports performance improvement activities.
- Assists departmental staff in responding to and resolving patient/family questions, concerns or complaints when management team not available.
- Assists with the on-the-job injury management program.
- Responds to emergency codes (Rapid Response, Code Blue and other facility/patient emergency calls) to ensure appropriate support is available.
- Appropriately communicates and documents administrative, departmental, risk management and member issues to ensure timely follow up and response.
- Coordinates with Engineering regarding equipment malfunctions, safety issues and repair needs, and ongoing patient room maintenance.
- Initiates Disaster Procedures as necessary and functions as incident commander until relieved.
- In absence of Hospital Department Managers, addresses and communicates employee issues that arise after hours. Communicates issue and problem resolution actions to department manager.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of acute care nursing practice.
- Minimum one (1) year of leadership experience to include Charge/Lead RN in health care field.
Education
- Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) at hire.
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- Effective communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Seven (7) years of combined acute care clinical experience as RN.
- Three (3) years of previous healthcare supervisor or manager experience.
Primary Location: Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon
Working Hours Start: 07:00 PM
Working Hours End: 07:30 AM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Department: Central Campus Main - Regional Hosp Admin - 1130
Pay Range: $35850 - $46365 / year
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
