Administrator In Charge; AIC), Holtz Children's Hospital Night; rotating weekend day shifts

Department: Holtz Women's and Children

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

Shift Details: Full-Time, Nights (5pm-5:30am) and rotating Weekends (7am-7pm)

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.

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. The incumbent will have a significant role in the administration or preparation of the departments or the organization's budget.

• 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, e.g. IODs, substance abuse issues, visitor issues.
• Acts as a resource to coordinate admissions/transfers of patients, e.g. 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.
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

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.

Current Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level 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.

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional…