Administrator In Charge (AIC), Jackson Behavioral Health, BH Staffing, Per Diem, Variable Shifts

Department : Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital - BH Central Staffing Shift Details: On Call/Pool About Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital: Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital (JBHH) is a three-story, 180,000-square-foot facility committed to the highest quality, treatment, and service. Opened in 1999, JBHH consolidates evaluation, clinical treatment, teaching and research, to offer a full continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults and elderly, including crisis stabilization, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient programs. In association with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, JBHH offers specialized treatment for numerous conditions including depression and mood disorders, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation or behavior, anxiety and panic disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and Alzheimer's disease.

JBHH also specializes in criminal justice mental health services Summary The Administrator In Charge acts independently to provide crisis management, interpret policy, make timely decisions that directly impact patient care, ensure effective communication and collaboration among departments, and has operational responsibility throughout the hospital. The Administrator in Charge is the administrative liaison to patients, families, health system employees, and external customers. The incumbent will have a significant role in the administration or preparation of the departments or the organization's budget.

Responsibilities Performs as a clinical resource in assessing complex patient care needs/situations and in determining interventions, as appropriate. Maintains clinical expertise in handling cardiac arrests and other emergencies in non-patient areas and patient care areas as necessary. Resolves problems through appropriate interventions/ strategies.

Interprets/enforces/supports policies, protocols and standards, e.g. IODs, substance abuse issues, visitor issues. Acts as a resource to coordinate admissions/transfers of patients, e.g.

ICU placements, ER admissions and Transfer Center. Responds to media appropriately. Serves as an arbitrator for staffing decisions as needed.

Investigates all untoward events/incidents. Acts as a resource in ethical issues. Obtains medications and supplies for patient care center as necessary.

Interfaces with various departments/hospitals center to facilitate patient transfer/admissions. Provides staff direction and/or assistance in problem-solving/customer complaints. Communicates via the chain of command.

Participates in teaching and facilitating in-service education programs as appropriate. Follows unit specific policies and procedures. Performs all other related job duties as assigned Experience Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.

Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. Credentials Current Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area. Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.