House Administrator - Cermak

Cook County Government•Chicago, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Nursing or designee, the House Administrator is responsible and accountable for the management of operations and patient care delivery on the evening/night shifts. The House Administrator builds a collaborative working relationship with the medical staff and correctional staff as a member of the nursing leadership team. This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher-level degree (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois OR the ability to obtain two weeks prior to starting employment, required
Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience, required
Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience, required
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card (Must provide proof at time of interview)

Nice To Haves

Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, preferred
Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with hospital staff, patients, and patient families
Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Strong leadership and project management skills
Ability to articulate in a clear and professional manner when presenting and demonstrating techniques
Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and resolution skills
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team for long periods of time
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision to nursing staff and medical technicians during an assigned shift
Rounds during the shift to evaluate and ensure the quality of patient care provided by nursing staff and medical technicians; personal safety of staff, availability of equipment/supplies and environmental cleanliness and neatness of clinical units/areas
Completes and submits statistics, shift reports at the end of the shift and daily census reports
Participates in the evaluation of employees from assigned shift through constructive feedback to the respective nurse manager
As appropriate, initiates corrective action/progressive discipline and/or counseling
Ensures staff compliance with Correctional Nursing/healthcare, Standards of Practice, institutional policies, regulatory standards, and judicial orders
Provides support and functions as a learning resource to all patient care service personnel, including assessment, of the learning needs of staff members with immediate intervention when necessary, and appropriate communications to the respective nurse manager and the Director of Nursing for follow-up
Serves as clinical role model to ensure quality of care, foster appropriate problem solving, and enhance patient care delivery
Manages staff resources for the shift based on staffing plan and oversees adjustments as needed for census, case mix, skills mix, and activities
Responds to any critical patient care situations, i.e., cardiac arrest and other emergencies that may occur on the evening, night, or weekend shift
Collaborates with Department of Corrections, support services, external agencies, and the general public on the assigned shift
Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and the Nurse Coordinators to identify the need for educational programs for staff on the evening, night, and weekend shift
Participates in patient care to serve as role model and to cover staff shortage as needed
Demonstrates clinical experience necessary to function as a role model for staff
Reports to the Director of Nursing, or designee, the status of clinical areas/divisions to include significant events, problems and solutions, staffing needs, and staff changes
Completes twelve (12) hours of continuing education annually
Demonstrates professional behavior at all times
Performs other duties as assigned