UPMC Altoona is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our Nursing Administration team full-time as an Administrator on Duty, Fellow or Administrator on Duty! This position will work night shifts as part of the Night Program and will receive a generous 10% differential on top of their base salary! This position works with all leaders of the hospital including nursing directors, unit directors, and physicians concerning the throughput of all patients. The AOD is accountable for proactively coordinating the activities of admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. As an AOD, you will use critical thinking skills to address multiple situations while keeping the hospital running smoothly. You will collaborate with unit directors and the Nursing Supplemental Staff department to discuss safe staffing while maintaining hospital throughput. During off hours, the AOD represents the hospital while providing leadership to all departments including but not limited to crisis management intervention as a representative of hospital administration. The Administrator on Duty is a dynamic role that will provide you with constant activity and new challenges daily. This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! External candidates are eligible for $15,000 in exchange for a 2-year work commitment! ***Individuals will be hired into either the AOD, Fellow or AOD job title based on education and experience. **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 collaborate 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, Fellow Qualifications: + Minimum of 2 years progressive leadership experience required, with relevant 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. + Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. ACLS preferred. Administrator on Duty Qualifications: + BS/BSN required. If BS degree 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. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire + Registered Nurse (RN) + Act 34 *Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state. **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**