Administrator On Duty

Pinnacle Health Systems•Pittsburgh, PA

29d

About The Position

An Administrator on Duty is accountable for proactively coordinating the activities of admission, discharge and transfer of patients thereby supporting throughput in the facility. AOD's provide direction to department leaders to ensure safe levels of staffing while maintaining efficient hospital throughput, while serving as a resource for all staff and is able to apply competent knowledge and skills to achieve quality outcomes. AOD's provide an 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.

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 with relevant leadership experience preferred.
Must maintain a solid/strong performer rating on annual performance review.
Registered Nurse.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Act 33 / 34 / 73 with renewal
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.
ACLS preferred
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Mentor and precept student nurses, interns, graduate, and experienced nurses; develop new preceptors
Model continuous learning and professional growth through education and knowledge sharing
Share expertise across units and departments to strengthen team performance
Oversee patient placement via Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) process in collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams
Apply critical thinking to advise providers, optimize care delivery, and maximize resource efficiency
Identify hospital function issues and initiate corrective actions with leadership and administrative departments
Maintain safe, efficient, and supportive environments for patients, families, staff, and visitors
Utilize research and evidence-based methods to improve patient throughput and quality of care
Identify opportunities for capacity management and actively pursue quality improvement initiatives
Coach colleagues on cultural diversity, workplace respect, and impairment issues
Build strong, positive relationships through mentoring, transparent communication, and recognition of contributions
Demonstrate accountability in time management, safe work hours, and healthy lifestyle practices
Extend trust by recognizing contributions and clarifying expectations
Partner with hospital administration to resolve patient and staff improvement opportunities
Engage staff and stakeholders to enhance patient experience and hospital efficiency
Adapt interpersonal styles to gain acceptance of ideas and support staff during transitions
Represent the organization externally through professional and advocacy group participation