RN House Operations Administrator - Per Diem

Role Overview The RN House Operations Administrator (HOA) is the senior clinical and operational leader on duty, responsible for hospital-wide oversight during their shift. They ensure safe, high-quality patient care by managing clinical operations, patient flow, staffing, safety, and emergency responses. Key Responsibilities Supervision and Leadership: Provide direction, coaching, and performance management to clinical staff, including Charge Nurses and Resource Teams, and make real-time operational decisions.Patient Flow & Throughput: Support patient transfers, discharges, and placements, collaborating with departments to optimize capacity and reduce delays.Hospital-Wide Oversight: Conduct clinical rounds, monitor patient acuity, and serve as the primary authority in the absence of senior leadership, ensuring safety and standards of care.Staffing & Resource Allocation: Assess staffing needs dynamically, allocate resources, and ensure appropriate staff deployment based on census and acuity.Emergency & Safety Response: Lead responses to critical events such as Code Blue, conduct safety rounds, and ensure regulatory compliance. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s in Nursing or Health Administration preferred.Minimum of 3 years of progressive nursing experience, including 2 years in leadership roles.Experience in critical care or high-acuity settings is highly preferred.Strong leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.Current RN license in Illinois, BLS certification, and ACLS certification (or obtained shortly after hire).