Administrator on Duty UPMC Community Osteopathic, Weekends at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

61.61

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Throughput, Crisis Management, Staffing Coordination, Clinical Leadership, Admission Discharge Transfer, Mentoring, Resource Management, Risk Management, Evidence-Based Practice, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Placement, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC is hiring an Administrator on Duty to support our Community Osteopathic campus in Harrisburg! This is a weekend shift role, working 7a-7p. The salary range for this position is $48.75-$61.61/hr based on RN experience. 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 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. Mentors and role models quest for continuous learning through formal education and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department. Demonstrates good judgment and analytical ability to oversee and coordinate patient placement through facilitation of the Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) process and collaborate 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 initiate 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, 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 Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles Extends trust by acknowledging the contributions of others; listens first, creates transparency in communications, confronts reality, and clarifies 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. Supports staff during times of difficult transitions. Demonstrates ability to influence the external environment through participation in professional and advocacy organizations. *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Licenses and Certifications Notes ACLS preferredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Licenses and Certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered Nurse (RN) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal 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. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Administrator on Duty coordinates patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure efficient hospital throughput and safe staffing levels. They provide interim leadership and crisis management while serving as a resource for staff to achieve quality healthcare outcomes.