Administrator On Duty

UPMC; Seneca (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Northwest Hospital in Seneca, PA seeks an Administrator on Duty RN with leadership experience to oversee patient placement and staff development. This role requires strong clinical judgment and commitment to continuous improvement within a busy hospital setting.

The position emphasizes mentoring, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with physicians and the health care team to optimize patient care and throughput. BSN is required; MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Mentors and role models for ongoing education and development of others.
• Oversees patient placement through ADT with physician and health care team collaboration.
• Emphasizes research and evidence-based practice for quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates interest in the development of others through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing.
• Assists with development of new preceptors and participates in training.
• Leads leadership initiatives to improve patient experience and throughput in collaboration with hospital administration.
• Maintains safe work hours, time management, and healthy lifestyles while modeling professional behavior.

Skills

Nursing

RN

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

UPMC Northwest Hospital

Seneca, PA

Administrator on Duty

Status: Full Time (.9 FTE)
Shifts: Rotating day and night shifts, every other weekend and holiday commitment, typically three 12-hour shifts scheduled per week

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.

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

ACLS preferredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
ACLS and PALS within 1 year of hire or transfer into department NIH Stroke Cert within 90 days of hire or transfer into department Comprehensive Crisis Mgt within 90 days of hire or transfer into department CPR within 30 days of hire or transfer into

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• 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