Admin In Charge, Pediatric Administration, Holtz Women and Children's Hospital, Per Diem, Day/Night

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department : Holtz Women's and Children Pediatric Administration

Address : 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136

Shift Details : Per Diem, On Call / Pool, Days / Nights

Why Jackson : Holtz Children s Hospital at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Medical Center is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the southeast United States, where UHealth - University of Miami Health System physicians treat children from throughout Florida and the Caribbean.

Holtz Children s is known worldwide for its care of critically ill newborns in its neonatal intensive care unit, which is one of the largest in the United States and boasts some of the best medical outcomes.

In collaboration with the Miami Transplant Institute, Holtz Children s is one of only three centers in the country that specializes in pediatric multi-organ transplants.

It is home to one of only three state-accredited comprehensive children s kidney failure centers and one of the largest pediatric kidney transplant programs in the world.

The Children s Heart Center at Holtz Children s is the only comprehensive children s heart program in South Florida. In partnership with the University of Miami, Holtz Children s also trains the most pediatric physicians of any medical center in the southeastern United States.

Summary

• The Administrator In Charge acts independently to provide crisis management, interpret policy, make timely decisions that directly impact patient care, ensure effective communication and collaboration among departments, and has operational responsibility throughout the hospital.
• The Administrator in Charge is the administrative liaison to patients, families, health system employees, and external customers.
• he incumbent will have a significant role in the administration or preparation of the departments or the organization's budget.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a clinical resource in assessing complex patient care needs / situations and in determining interventions, as appropriate.
• Maintains clinical expertise in handling cardiac arrests and other emergencies in non-patient areas and patient care areas as necessary.

Resolves problems through appropriate interventions / strategies.

• Interprets / enforces / supports policies, protocols and standards, . IODs, substance abuse issues, visitor issues.
• Acts as a resource to coordinate admissions / transfers of patients, . ICU placements, ER admissions and Transfer Center.
• Responds to media appropriately.
• Serves as an arbitrator for staffing decisions as needed. Investigates all untoward events / incidents.
• Acts as a resource in ethical issues.
• Obtains medications and supplies for patient care center as necessary.
• Interfaces with various departments / hospitals center to facilitate patient transfer / admissions.
• Provides staff direction and / or assistance in problem-solving / customer complaints.
• Communicates via the chain of command. Participates in teaching and facilitating in-service education programs as appropriate.

Follows unit specific policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Current Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills / competencies, certifications / licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Miami, FL On Call / Pool Pediatric Intensive Care