Registered Nurse House Operations Administrator Per Diem
About The Position
The RN House Operations Administrator (HOA) serves as the highest‑level clinical and operational leader on duty during their assigned shift when senior leadership is not on site. The HOA provides hospital‑wide oversight of clinical operations, patient flow, staffing, safety, and emergency response. Acting in the interest of the organization, the HOA exercises independent judgment and has the authority to interpret and enforce policies, provides direction to team members, direct clinical and operational activity, resolve complex issues, allocate resources, and make real-time decisions necessary to ensure continuity of safe, high‑quality patient care across all units. The role functions as the central decision‑maker for real‑time operations, support frontline staff, coordinating interdepartmental activity, and maintaining situational awareness of capacity, acuity, and resource needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Current, unrestricted RN license in the State of Illinois
- Current CPR Certification (issued by American Heart Association)
- Current ACLS Certification (or obtained within 90 days of hire)
- Minimum of three years of progressive nursing experience
- At least two years in a formal or informal leadership role (e.g., Charge Nurse, Team Lead, Supervisor)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in a critical care or high-acuity setting is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with experience in direct supervision and staff development.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective conflict resolution and team collaboration
Responsibilities
- Serves as the highest‑level clinical and operational leader on duty during their assigned shift when senior leadership is not on site.
- Provides hospital‑wide oversight of clinical operations, patient flow, staffing, safety, and emergency response.
- Exercises independent judgment and has the authority to interpret and enforce policies.
- Provides direction to team members.
- Directs clinical and operational activity.
- Resolves complex issues.
- Allocates resources.
- Makes real-time decisions necessary to ensure continuity of safe, high‑quality patient care across all units.
- Functions as the central decision‑maker for real‑time operations.
- Supports frontline staff.
- Coordinates interdepartmental activity.
- Maintains situational awareness of capacity, acuity, and resource needs.
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
