Job Description

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our Nursing Administration team as an Administrator on Duty!

This position will work primarily night shift as part of the Weekend Program and will receive a generous 15% differential on top of their base salary for weekend hours worked!

Why should you consider this role?

• Eligible staff will receive a 15% differential on top of their base salary for working the weekend program (48 weekends per year).
• This is a full-time position but only requires you to work 24 hours per week.
• Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour shifts or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.
• You\'ll have access to our competitive and robust Total Rewards benefit package which was ranked 20% higher in value than other competitors in our market.
• This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! External candidates are eligible for $15,000 with a 2-year work commitment!

*Candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title based on education and experience. Pay rates shown are for Administrator on Duty job title.

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 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:

• 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 collaborates 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.

Administrator on Duty:

• BS/BSN required. If BS degree is not in nursing, a Master\'s or higher degree in Nursing is required.
• CNL/MSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years progressive leadership experience required with relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Must maintain a solid/strong performer rating on annual performance review.

Administrator on Duty, Fellow:

• Minimum of 2 years progressive leadership experience required, with clinical experience preferred.
• BSN required, either at time of hire/transfer or must be enrolled in a program within one year of hire/transfer date and completed within three years of enrollment.
• Must maintain a solid/strong performer rating on annual performance review.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ACLS preferred
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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