House Administrator

House Administrator

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The posted compensation range of $53.46 - $79.52 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

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House Administrator

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining clinical exposure through intervention, coordination of patient care, role modeling and consulting/problem solving. Utilizing the nursing process, ensures compliance with quality standards established by regulatory agencies, Hospital standards of care, performance enhancement programs, and risk management. Builds and sustains collegial relationships, generates commitment, resolves conflicts, and collaborates with others, both individually and teams, to achieve desired outcomes. Performance management techniques are consistently applied leading to positive results and a well developed staff. Provides a caring environment in support of St. Luke's Hospital's mission, vision and values. Facilitates unit/ hospital performance enhancement projects through positive communication and rounding. Apply critical thinking to all scenarios requiring progressive communication with the Administrator on call. Make collaborative decisions with the nursing supervisors and the AOC which will impact the hospital's overall operations status. Actively Participates in monitoring and controlling expenses outlined in the operational budget for patient care areas. Responsible for consistently displaying compassion, helpfulness, and consideration to patients, significant others, and guests. They manage incident reports and patient concerns. Coaches and counsels staff and complete counseling documentation as indicated in collaboration with the unit manager. Will demonstrate self-leadership through self-assessment, requests for feedback, and action plans that include continuous learning both formally and experientially

• Manages overtime and unit staffing for all nursing staff based on budget, patient acuity and census after 3 pm and on weekends. Communicates staffing decisions to Nurse Managers of concerned area.
• Analyzes and Manages Bed Huddle process.
• Responds and intervenes in all emergency situations which include House wide Codes, STEMI and Hypothermia Emergency room Patients.
• Coordinates all staff nurse sick calls and communicates information to the manager of concern and the SSP manager.
• Responsible for the notification of Endoscopy and Operating room on call staff after 2300 M-F and Sat and Sun
• Acts promptly and decisively to address problems that arise throughout the house.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Other
• Five (5) years of relevant experience
• Registered Nurse: TX, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke's is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experiencemodeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

"Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit."

Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

Success Profile

What makes a successful House Administrator at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center?

• Collaborative
• Compassionate
• Efficient
• Good Listener
• Organized
• Problem-Solver

Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

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