Administrator On Duty

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an Administrator On Duty to proactively coordinate admission, discharge and transfer of patients to support hospital throughput. You will provide interim leadership as a representative of hospital administration, directing department leaders to maintain safe staffing and efficient operations.

You will collaborate with care teams to optimize patient placement, manage ADT processes, and apply evidence‑based practices to improve quality.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in hospital settings.
• Ability to oversee staffing and crisis response.

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.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Staffing management

Crisis management

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.