Administrator In Charge (AIC)- PerDiem, Variable shift- Jackson West M.C

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks an Administrator In Charge to lead crisis management, interpret policy, and make timely decisions impacting patient care. The role ensures cross‑department collaboration and maintains budgetary responsibility for the hospital or department.

The Administrator In Charge acts as the administrative liaison to patients, families, health system staff, and external customers, with a significant role in budgeting and operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Florida RN license is required; active licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis management and rapid decision making to protect patient care quality.
• Interpret and enforce policies and standards across departments.
• Coordinate admissions/transfers and act as liaison to patients, families, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly through the chain of command and participate in staff education.

Skills

Crisis management

Policy interpretation

Decision making

Communication

Team collaboration

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Miami, FL On Call/Pool JW-Administrators in Charge

Summary

The Administrator In Charge acts independently to provide crisis management, interpret policy, make timely decisions that directly impact patient care, ensure effective communication and collaboration among departments, and has operational responsibility throughout the hospital. The Administrator in Charge is the administrative liaison to patients, families, health system employees, and external customers. The incumbent will have a significant role in the administration or preparation of the departments or the organization's budget.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a clinical resource in assessing complex patient care needs/situations and in determining interventions, as appropriate.
• Maintains clinical expertise in handling cardiac arrests and other emergencies in non-patient areas and patient care areas as necessary.
• Resolves problems through appropriate interventions/ strategies. Interprets/enforces/supports policies, protocols and standards, e.g. IODs, substance abuse issues, visitor issues.
• Acts as a resource to coordinate admissions/transfers of patients, e.g. ICU placements, ER admissions and Transfer Center.
• Responds to media appropriately.
• Serves as an arbitrator for staffing decisions as needed. Investigates all untoward events/incidents.
• Acts as a resource in ethical issues.
• Obtains medications and supplies for patient care center as necessary.
• Interfaces with various departments/hospitals center to facilitate patient transfer/admissions.
• Provides staff direction and/or assistance in problem-solving/customer complaints.
• Communicates via the chain of command.
• Participates in teaching and facilitating in-service education programs as appropriate.
• Follows unit specific policies and procedures.

Experience

Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Current Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Unit Specific Credential

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers.

Environmental Conditions

Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).