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The University of Texas Medical Branch · 1 day ago

Clinical Operations Administrator - Staffing Office

Galveston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

The University of Texas Medical Branch is a healthcare institution seeking a Clinical Operations Administrator to provide operational and clinical leadership. This role involves ensuring administrative continuity, managing staffing decisions, and collaborating with various departments to enhance patient care efficiency.

Hospital & Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Communicates with nursing staff at all levels of the institution in a professional manner

Collaborates with appropriate individuals, including physicians, in resolving conflicts and problems

Assists Nursing Management and Clinical Staffing Office in the appropriate placement of nursing staff and has the final authority for staffing decisions during assigned hours

Analyzes trends in utilization of resources and recommends changes to the Nursing Directors and/or Nurse Managers

Collaborates with support departments to ensure supplies, equipment, and/or service is available for patient care

Establishes collaborative relationships with physicians to resolve clinical/operational issues

Holds staff accountable for policies, standards, and performance as outlined in their job descriptions

Identifies education needs of staff and communicates to Nursing Director and/or Nurse Manager

Counsels staff as appropriate and notify Nursing Director and/or Nurse Manager for further disciplinary action

Reports unusual activities or any flexed beds during assigned work hours to Chief Nursing Officer and the appropriate Nursing Director and Nurse Manager

Collaborates with the Admitting Office and patient care areas to ensure appropriate and timely placement of patients

Assesses patient care areas to ensure all available beds are clean and ready for an admission

Directs Bed Management meeting during assigned hours. Collaborates with the Nurse Managers and Nursing Director on Call to assure appropriate staffing decisions and bed availability for the current and projected patient census between Bed Management meetings

Follows up with patient care areas, supervisors, and physicians to facilitate timely discharge

Maintains appropriate contact with Hospital Administrator on-call to make them aware of any unusual situation and to assist the Hospital Administrator with any clinical issues

Identifies problems with quality patient care and initiates action for resolution, including notifying the Nursing Director and/or Nurse Manager

Ensures that any information related to risk management is addressed and documented

Responds to emergencies to ensure appropriate management

Facilitates achieving designated QM objectives during assigned hours

Receives calls from other health care institutions and resolves immediate issues or responds to requests

Provides information to the Office of Public Affairs regarding patients or situations of interest to the media

Ensures that the hospital disaster plans and policies are followed throughout the hospital and coordinates activities as needed

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure

Qualification

RN licenseBachelor’s in nursingAcute care experienceNursing management experienceNursing specialty certification

Required

RN with Bachelor's degree in nursing

Three (3) years acute care (Emergency, Medical Surgical, or Critical Care) nursing experience and three (3) years supervisory or management experience (i.e. Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor) required

Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas

Certification in nursing specialty or administration required