Administrator on Duty /Nights - Nursing Admin

UPMCJamestown, NY
Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking an Administrator on Duty to join their team! This position offers an OVERNIGHT schedule from 6:30pm to 7am, every other weekend and rotating holidays. If you are seeking an opportunity to begin a career in nursing leadership, this may be your place to start! The Administrator on Duty is a valued step in the UPMC nursing career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

Requirements

  • BS/BSN required. If BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required
  • Must maintain a solid/strong performer rating on annual performance review.
  • Registered Nurse.
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • CCM training is required within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)

Nice To Haves

  • relevant leadership experience preferred
  • CNL/MSN preferred
  • ACLS preferred
  • ACLS within one year of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing
  • Actively participates in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role.
  • Mentors and role models quest for continuous learning through formal education and the development of others.
  • Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department.
  • Demonstrates good judgment and analytical ability to oversee and coordinate patient placement through facilitation of the Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) process and collaborate with the physician and health care team.
  • Uses critical thinking skills to effectively advise and direct health care providers in their delivery of patient care while maximizing the efficient use of resources.
  • Identifies problems impacting effective hospital function and initiate corrective action independently and/or through contact with appropriate administrative persons including Risk Management, Legal Services, Patient Relations, Administrator, and/or the appropriate department director.
  • Monitors and assists in maintaining a physical environment that supports patient, personnel, visitor safety; patient/family comfort; and staff efficiency.
  • Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement including but not limited to capacity management: identifies research issues or articles related to improving patient throughput, discusses opportunities for quality improvement and actively pursues opportunities for change
  • Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment
  • Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication
  • Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles
  • Extends trust by acknowledging the contributions of others; listens first, creates transparency in communications, confronts reality, and clarifies expectations.
  • Serves as a leader supporting hospital administration by identifying and resolving patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement
  • Involves staff and key stakeholders to achieve optimal patient experience and efficient hospital throughput.
  • Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved.
  • Supports staff during times of difficult transitions.
  • Demonstrates ability to influence the external environment through participation in professional and advocacy organizations.

Benefits

  • Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000
  • Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
  • Dedicated career ladders, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
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