The Administrative Supervisor is authorized to act as the administrative designee on behalf of and in cooperation with hospital administration.  Responsible for responding to urgent administrative needs, complaint investigations and emergencies.  Takes action to discipline staff as situations arise.   Performs services requested by the Administrator or Director on call.  Assures a safe environment. Maintains clinical and professional competency in the supervision of patient care.  Assumes administrative responsibility for patient care staffing on assigned shifts.  Collaborates with Inpatient Nursing, Emergency Department, Perioperative Areas, Patient Placement, Engineering/Facilities, Environmental Services, and Patient Transport to coordinate, prioritize and optimize movement of patients (admissions, transfers and discharges) through the organization to maximize hospital capacity and bed availability.  Functions as a patient advocate, clinical expert, and as leader/mentor/advisor for nursing team members.  Collaborates with nursing colleagues to enhance patient care, colleague growth and development, and customer satisfaction.