Patient Throughput & On‑Duty Leadership Administrator

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

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.