Administrator On Duty

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrator On Duty (AOD) is accountable for proactively coordinating the activities of admission, discharge, and transfer of patients thereby supporting throughput in the facility. Provides direction to department leaders to ensure safe levels of staffing while maintaining efficient hospital throughput. Serves as a resource for all staff and skills to achieve quality outcomes. Provides interim leadership including but not limited to crisis management intervention as a representative of hospital administration. Channels pertinent patient/employee/department information to appropriate internal and external sources.
The individual hired into this role will be expected to rotate days, nights, and weekends - 12-hour shifts.

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.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
• BLS/CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

• CNL/MSN preferred.
• relevant leadership experience preferred.
• ACLS preferred.

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 collaboration 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 initiates 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, and 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.
• Extends trust by acknowledging the contributions of others; listening first, creating transparency in communications, confronting reality, and clarifying 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 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 (Amount and eligibility based on the type of nursing role and candidate experience)
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder, 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!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior