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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an Administrator in Charge to work at University of Miami Hospital & Clinic (UHMC).

The Administrator in Charge, Nursing (AIC) role serves as a pivotal solution to meet the evolving demands of healthcare by bridging operational gaps and enhancing nursing leadership. The (AIC) is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the facility, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, efficient management of resources and compliance with healthcare regulations. This leadership role involves human resource management, continuous quality improvement and the fostering of a collaborative environment across clinical and non-clinical departments.

The AIC will collaborate closely with medical staff, nursing staff and other key hospital departments to ensure the delivery of patient care through a strong focus on Quality, Patient Safety, Efficiency and Patient Experience. The collaboration exhibited via this role will also help minimize fragmentation in patient care and improve throughput.

• Clinical support for staff Support hospital operations in collaboration with senior leadership Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-focused culture.
• Acts as a liaison between all departments and ensures effective communication Identify areas of opportunity and help optimize workflows to enhance the quality of care.
• Possesses strong critical thinking skills Activates and coordinates procedural teams for emergencies occurring only after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Assist with setting up the Command Center as directed Coordination of the management of Clinical and Non-clinical emergencies and subsequent notification to senior leadership.
• Supports policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, patient outcomes and service quality
• Supports the implementation of emerging technologies and regulatory changes
• Addresses issues and escalates in real-time Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations including those set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies/agencies. Work with leadership to develop and implement quality initiatives/programs aimed at improving patient safety and satisfaction.
• Address and resolve any patient or family concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Use of Tracer-methodology to assure compliance and standards of practice Medical examiner notification/presentation of cases and autopsy requests Notification to Law Enforcement as needed
• Post code verification and validation of emergency forms Designated Crash Cart Checks
• Promotes accountability, offers recommendations, and takes actions needed based on performance of hospital staff Serve as a Subject Matter Expert and provide supportive leadership to staff while on duty
• Promotes and supports employee engagement and well-being
• Promotes and supports a healthy work environment Supports unit-based and department
• Process Improvement projects Provides coverage to Master Schedulers/Staffing Department as needed end of shift
• Contributes to high standards of patient care by focusing on patient safety, patient satisfaction, patient experience and quality outcomes
• Collaborates with the medical teams to identify and address areas for improvement in clinical services
• Optimizes patient flow and throughput within the organization

MINIMUM EQUIREMENTS

• Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

• Certification and Licensing:

Registered Nurse Licensing (RN)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Experience:

Five years of direct patient care in an acute care facility

Two years of experience in a leadership role in an acute care facility

Subject Matter Expert in medical-surgical and high-acuity nursing procedures

Experience with all emergency codes (i.e. Code Blues, Rapid Response)

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H15