Administrator On Duty

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an Administrator On Duty to coordinate admission, discharge and transfer to support hospital throughput while directing department leaders and providing interim leadership including crisis management. The role emphasizes being a resource to staff and ensuring quality outcomes through clear communication.

The Administrator On Duty will guide through crises, promote learning, and help optimize care delivery and staffing levels to maintain safe operations.

Qualifications

• Proactive coordination of admission, discharge and transfer to support throughput.
• Leadership experience coordinating department leaders and crisis management.
• Strong communication to share information with internal and external sources.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and precepts nurses; promotes continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Manages patient placement and ADT processes; collaborates with teams to optimize care and resources.
• Applies research to improve patient throughput and identifies quality improvement opportunities.
• Fosters inclusive, respectful work culture, models accountability and effective communication.
• Supports staff and administration in resolving issues; engages in professional and advocacy efforts.

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.