Pool Administrator on Duty
About The Position
The Administrator on Duty oversees hospital functions during a designated shift, coordinating with nursing staff, physicians, and other department personnel to meet patient needs and maintain smooth operations. The role informs the hospital administrator on call of situations requiring attention, manages nursing-division staffing to ensure continuity of professional nursing care, and assumes staffing responsibilities when Nurse Managers are not on duty. The Administrator on Duty monitors hospital census and adjusts resources as needed, while collaborating with Nursing Leadership to ensure bedside shift reporting and hourly rounding are completed.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
- Five years of clinical nursing experience.
- At least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity, such as a Charge Nurse position.
- Ability to navigate an EMR and other systems.
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee hospital functions during the designated shift to ensure continuity of care and smooth operations.
- Confer with nursing staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel to ensure patient needs are met and hospital functions run efficiently.
- Inform the hospital administrator on call of significant situations requiring attention or action.
- Oversee nursing-division staffing and adjust personnel as needed, particularly when Nurse Managers are absent.
- Monitor hospital census and adjust staffing, room assignments, or other resources to address patient flow and care needs.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure effective bedside shift reporting on each unit.
- Ensure hospital staff conduct hourly patient rounding.
- Provide leadership and support during emergencies, coordinating efforts across departments.
- Monitor and uphold quality assurance and safety standards, promptly addressing deviations from protocol.
- Assume nursing-division leadership responsibilities in the absence of Nurse Managers and ensure care is consistent with hospital standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
