About The Position

The Administrator In Charge acts independently to provide crisis management, interpret policy, make timely decisions that directly impact patient care, ensure effective communication and collaboration among departments, and has operational responsibility throughout the hospital. The Administrator in Charge is the administrative liaison to patients, families, health system employees, and external customers. The incumbent will have a significant role in the administration or preparation of the departments or the organization's budget.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
  • Current Florida RN license is required.
  • American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
  • Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.
  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
  • Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Nice To Haves

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Responsibilities

  • Performs as a clinical resource in assessing complex patient care needs/situations and in determining interventions, as appropriate.
  • Maintains clinical expertise in handling cardiac arrests and other emergencies in non-patient areas and patient care areas as necessary.
  • Resolves problems through appropriate interventions/ strategies.
  • Interprets/enforces/supports policies, protocols and standards, e.g. IODs, substance abuse issues, visitor issues.
  • Acts as a resource to coordinate admissions/transfers of patients, e.g. ICU placements, ER admissions and Transfer Center.
  • Responds to media appropriately.
  • Serves as an arbitrator for staffing decisions as needed.
  • Investigates all untoward events/incidents.
  • Acts as a resource in ethical issues.
  • Obtains medications and supplies for patient care center as necessary.
  • Interfaces with various departments/hospitals center to facilitate patient transfer/admissions.
  • Provides staff direction and/or assistance in problem-solving/customer complaints.
  • Communicates via the chain of command.
  • Participates in teaching and facilitating in-service education programs as appropriate.
  • Follows unit specific policies and procedures.
  • Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
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