House Administrator-Stroger Hospital Jobs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a college or university
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in nursing supervision/management or hospital administration with experience in dealing with staffing shortages, nursing personnel issues, resolving patient flow problems, and responding to facilities emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Nursing personnel issues
• Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, contractual agreements, and regulatory standards
• Knowledge of hospital chain of command and appropriate channels authority
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with all levels of hospital personnel
• Experience in dealing with staffing shortages
• Analytical skills, problem solving skills for all decisions involving patient care, staffing and emergency response
• Knowledge of physical layout of all building on the complex including their floor plans, fire and utility systems is required
• Resolving patient flow problems
• Responding to facilities emergencies
• Written and verbal communication for communicating with personnel and preparing reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience of Nursing and/or Nursing Administration
• Master’s degree in nursing or Health Administration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Analytical skills, problem solving skills for all decision involving patient care, staffing and emergency response.
• Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies, contractual agreements, and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of hospital chain of command and appropriate channels of authority.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with all levels of hospital personnel.
• Knowledge of physical layout of all buildings on the complex including their floor plans, fire and utility systems is required.
• Written and verbal communication skills used in communicating with personnel and preparing reports.
• Knowledge and ability to operate computer utilizing Cerner, PowerChart, Application Bar and Citrix software, proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of dealing with staffing shortages, nursing personnel issues, resolving patient flow problems, and responding to facility emergencies is required.

• Strong decision-making skills needed to initiate procedures at times of emergency and make informed decisions expeditiously.
• Knowledge of specific equipment, specify:
• Emergency response skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in performing duties as this position functions as a general administrator
• Knowledge of the following software programs: able to operate computer utilizing CERNER, Power Chart, Application Bar and Citric software, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in a specific area of medicine
• Emergency response skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in performing work duties as this position functions as a general administrator.
• Conflict management skills used in resolving patient complaints.
• Strong decision-making skills needed to initiate procedures at times of emergency and make informed decisions expeditiously
• Conflict management skill used in resolving patient complaints

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.