The Administrative Supervisor Role: Competence, Collaboration, and Coverage
- Presenter(s): Marie Foley-Danecker; Ramonita Jimenez; Sue Weaver; Sharon Doggett; Damayra Amante; Genie Logan; Mildred (Micki) Patrick
- Session Length: 50 minutes
- Date: Mar 30, 2026
Join us for an inside look at the evolving role of Administrative (House) Supervisors and how they shape nursing operations across day and night shifts. Hear from experienced leaders as they share diverse approaches to staffing structure, the latest research on functional competencies and their application in practice, and real-world strategies for strengthening collaboration with unit-based managers. Whether you’re a current or aspiring supervisor, this session offers practical insights and inspiration to enhance leadership effectiveness across all shifts.
Different Paths to Leadership Coverage: Day and Night Administrative Supervision
Two Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) will share their unique approaches to administrative supervisor coverage. One CNO will discuss the benefits and outcomes of having a day-shift Administrative Supervisor, while another CNO will offer a contrasting perspective, explaining why her organization does not have a day-shift Administrative Supervisor. Both CNOs will share how they strategically determine the number of night-shift supervisors needed to ensure effective operations.
Collaboration with nursing unit-based managers
A nurse scientist will present the research on collaboration between Administrative Supervisors and Nursing Unit–Based Managers, highlighting key findings and implications for practice. Following the presentation, one or two Administrative Supervisors will share real-world examples of how they foster strong partnerships and effective communication with unit-based managers.
Administrative Supervisor Functional Competencies
An Administrative Supervisor will present the research on Administrative Supervisor Functional Competencies, outlining the essential skills and behaviors that define the role. A nurse leader will then discuss how these competencies can be applied in practice to strengthen leadership performance and support nursing operations.
Different Paths to Leadership Coverage: Day and Night Administrative Supervision
Two Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) will share their unique approaches to administrative supervisor coverage. One CNO will discuss the benefits and outcomes of having a day-shift Administrative Supervisor, while another CNO will offer a contrasting perspective, explaining why her organization does not have a day-shift Administrative Supervisor. Both CNOs will share how they strategically determine the number of night-shift supervisors needed to ensure effective operations.
Collaboration with nursing unit-based managers
A nurse scientist will present the research on collaboration between Administrative Supervisors and Nursing Unit–Based Managers, highlighting key findings and implications for practice. Following the presentation, one or two Administrative Supervisors will share real-world examples of how they foster strong partnerships and effective communication with unit-based managers.
Administrative Supervisor Functional Competencies
An Administrative Supervisor will present the research on Administrative Supervisor Functional Competencies, outlining the essential skills and behaviors that define the role. A nurse leader will then discuss how these competencies can be applied in practice to strengthen leadership performance and support nursing operations.
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Join us for an inside look at the evolving role of Administrative (House) Supervisors and how they shape nursing operations across day and night shifts. Hear from experienced leaders as they share diverse approaches to staffing structure, the latest research on functional competencies and their application in practice, and real-world strategies for strengthening collaboration with unit-based managers. Whether you’re a current or aspiring supervisor, this session offers practical insights and inspiration to enhance leadership effectiveness across all shifts.
Different Paths to Leadership Coverage: Day and Night Administrative Supervision
Two Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) will share their unique approaches to administrative supervisor coverage. One CNO will discuss the benefits and outcomes of having a day-shift Administrative Supervisor, while another CNO will offer a contrasting perspective, explaining why her organization does not have a day-shift Administrative Supervisor. Both CNOs will share how they strategically determine the number of night-shift supervisors needed to ensure effective operations.
Collaboration with nursing unit-based managers
A nurse scientist will present the research on collaboration between Administrative Supervisors and Nursing Unit–Based Managers, highlighting key findings and implications for practice. Following the presentation, one or two Administrative Supervisors will share real-world examples of how they foster strong partnerships and effective communication with unit-based managers.
Administrative Supervisor Functional Competencies
An Administrative Supervisor will present the research on Administrative Supervisor Functional Competencies, outlining the essential skills and behaviors that define the role. A nurse leader will then discuss how these competencies can be applied in practice to strengthen leadership performance and support nursing operations.
Different Paths to Leadership Coverage: Day and Night Administrative Supervision
Two Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) will share their unique approaches to administrative supervisor coverage. One CNO will discuss the benefits and outcomes of having a day-shift Administrative Supervisor, while another CNO will offer a contrasting perspective, explaining why her organization does not have a day-shift Administrative Supervisor. Both CNOs will share how they strategically determine the number of night-shift supervisors needed to ensure effective operations.
Collaboration with nursing unit-based managers
A nurse scientist will present the research on collaboration between Administrative Supervisors and Nursing Unit–Based Managers, highlighting key findings and implications for practice. Following the presentation, one or two Administrative Supervisors will share real-world examples of how they foster strong partnerships and effective communication with unit-based managers.
Administrative Supervisor Functional Competencies
An Administrative Supervisor will present the research on Administrative Supervisor Functional Competencies, outlining the essential skills and behaviors that define the role. A nurse leader will then discuss how these competencies can be applied in practice to strengthen leadership performance and support nursing operations.
