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The University of Miami UMHC Nursing Administration Department has an exciting opportunity for an Administrator in Charge .

The Administrator in Charge, Nursing (AIC) role serves as a pivotal solution to meet the evolving demands of healthcare by bridging operational gaps and enhancing nursing leadership. The (AIC) is a registered professional nurse who oversees the daily operations of the facility, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and efficient management of resources and compliance with healthcare regulations. This role involves human resource management, continuous quality improvement, and fosters a collaborative environment across clinical and non-clinical departments. The AIC collaborates closely with medical staff, nursing staff, and other key hospital departments to ensure the delivery of patient care through a strong focus on Quality, Patient Safety, Efficiency and Patient Experience.

• Provides clinical support for staff and serves a Subject Matter Expert. Supports hospital operations and collaborates with senior leadership.

• Fosters a positive, collaborative, and patient-focused culture and work environment.

• Acts as a liaison between departments to ensure effective communication.

• Optimizes workflows and identifies opportunities to enhance quality of care.

• Possesses strong critical thinking skills and addresses/escalates issues in real-time.

• Coordinates emergency teams (after hours/weekends/holidays) and assist with Command Center setup.

• Manages clinical and non-clinical emergencies, including notifications to leadership and external agencies (e.g., medical examiner, law enforcement).

• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations (CMS, Joint Commission) and standards of practice (Tracer methodology).

• Supports policies, procedures, and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

• Develops and implements quality initiatives/programs focused on patient safety and satisfaction.

• Addresses and resolves patient or family concerns promptly and professionally.

• Promotes accountability and provides recommendations based on staff performance.

• Optimizes patient flow and throughput while contributing to high standards of patient care.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Certification and Licensing:

Registered Nurse Licensing (RN)

• Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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