Description

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our Nursing Administration team full-time as an Administrator on Duty! This position will work evening and night shifts.

This position works with all leaders of the hospital including nursing directors, unit directors, and physicians concerning the throughput of all patients. The AOD is accountable for proactively coordinating the activities of admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. As an AOD, you will use critical thinking skills to address multiple situations while keeping the hospital running smoothly. You will collaborate with unit directors and the Nursing Supplemental Staff department to discuss safe staffing while maintaining hospital throughput. During off hours, the AOD represents the hospital while providing leadership to all departments including but not limited to crisis management intervention as a representative of hospital administration.

The Administrator on Duty is a dynamic role that will provide you with constant activity and new challenges daily. 

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! External candidates are eligible for $15,000 in exchange for a 2-year work commitment!

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing
• Actively participates in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate, and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role.
• Demonstrates good judgment and analytical ability to oversee and coordinate patient placement through facilitation of the Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) process and collaboration with the physician and health care team.
• Uses critical thinking skills to effectively advise and direct health care providers in their delivery of patient care while maximizing the efficient use of resources.
• Identifies problems impacting effective hospital function and initiates corrective action independently and/or through contact with appropriate administrative persons including Risk Management, Legal Services, Patient Relations, Administrator, and/or the appropriate department director.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining a physical environment that supports patient, personnel, and visitor safety; patient/family comfort; and staff efficiency.
• Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement including but not limited to capacity management: identifies research issues or articles related to improving patient throughput, discusses opportunities for quality improvement, and actively pursues opportunities for change
• Extends trust by acknowledging the contributions of others; listening first, creating transparency in communications, confronting reality, and clarifying expectations.
• Serves as a leader supporting hospital administration by identifying and resolving patient and staff-focused opportunities for improvement Involves staff and key stakeholders to achieve optimal patient experience and efficient hospital throughput.
• Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved. 
• Demonstrates ability to influence the external environment through participation in professional and advocacy organizations.

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 of progressive leadership experience is required with relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Must maintain a solid/strong performer rating on annual performance review.
• Registered Nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34
• ACLS preferred

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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