Administrator On Duty

UPMC Senior Communities • $80K — $95K *

Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

BS/BSN required; Master's in Nursing if BS degree is non-nursing.
CNL/MSN preferred.
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience; leadership experience preferred.
Solid performer rating on annual review required.
Current Registered Nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

Mentors nurses and promotes continuous learning.
Manages patient placement and collaborates to optimize care.
Implements research to enhance throughput and identify improvements.
Fosters an inclusive work culture and models effective communication.
Supports resolution of staff and administrative issues.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and continuous education.
Supportive work culture focusing on teamwork and inclusivity.
Access to advanced medical training and certifications.
Involvement in advocacy efforts to enhance patient care.
Engagement with leadership to influence hospital policies.

Full Job Description

The Administrator On Duty 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 is able to apply competent knowledge and skills to achieve quality outcomes. Provides 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.

Responsibilities:

Mentorship & Education

Mentors and precepts nurses; promotes continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Patient Flow & Coordination

Manages patient placement and ADT processes; collaborates with teams to optimize care and resources.

Quality & Evidence-Based Practice

Applies research to improve patient throughput and identifies quality improvement opportunities.

Team Culture & Communication

Fosters inclusive, respectful work culture, models accountability and effective communication.

Leadership & Advocacy

Supports staff and administration in resolving issues; engages in professional and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications:

BS/BSN required.
If BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required.
CNL/MSN preferred.
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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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. ACLS preferred. BLS/CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

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Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
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Act 73 FBI Clearance 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.

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