Nurse AOD: Lead Throughput & Patient Care

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

seven paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Brand-new nursing career ladder

Job summary

UPMC is hiring an Administrator on Duty (AOD) in Pittsburgh. The AOD coordinates admission, discharge, and transfer activities, guiding department leaders to maintain safe staffing and efficient throughput. The role provides interim leadership, crisis management, and acts as a liaison for patient/employee information across sources.

Shifts rotate days/nights/weekends; 12-hour shifts. The position supports nursing leadership and patient throughput within UPMC Presbyterian and Edwards.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active RN license.
• Rotation required: days, nights, weekends with 12-hour shifts.
• Experience coordinating ADT (admission/discharge/transfer) and staffing.
• Crisis management and intermediate leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor nurses and develop preceptors; support education and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee patient placement and throughput via the ADT process with physicians.
• Apply evidence-based practices to improve capacity and patient flow.
• Provide leadership to staff and manage workplace diversity and safety.
• Engage stakeholders to improve patient experience and hospital throughput.

Skills

Staff coordination

Leadership

Crisis management

Mentoring

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Job description

UPMC is hiring an Administrator on Duty (AOD) in Pittsburgh. The AOD coordinates admission, discharge, and transfer activities, guiding department leaders to maintain safe staffing and efficient throughput. The role provides interim leadership, crisis management, and acts as a liaison for patient/employee information across sources.

Shifts rotate days/nights/weekends; 12-hour shifts. The position supports nursing leadership and patient throughput within UPMC Presbyterian and Edwards.