Patient Care Administrator

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application

Position Summary:

The Patient Care Administrator (RN) plays a crucial role in ensuring quality patient care by effectively managing Patient Care Service activities and facilitating smooth patient flow within the organization during their assigned shift. In the absence of the Administrator or their designee, the Patient Care Administrator (RN) is entrusted with the authority and responsibility to make administrative decisions, drawing upon their knowledge of the organization's standards, policies, and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• The CMMC Patient Care Administrator (RN)will report to the System Director of Capacity Management and Throughput, and the BH and RH Patient Care Administrator (RN)will report to the V.P. of Nursing.
• Facilitation of throughput by demonstrating effective communication, utilization of throughput resources, and clinical solid decision-making skills.
• Placement of all patient admissions and transfers via the Capacity Management Bed Board
• Updates and collaborates with the Administrator on-call and specific department leadership
• Assign and monitor staff on an ongoing basis to promote effective staff utilization
• Provides clinical support to all patient care units as needed
• Represents Hospital/Nursing Administration in their absence o Leads Incident Command in the absence of an Administrator and/or designee
• Effective communicator with the ability to create strong relationships; serves as a role model through professional behavior and open, direct communication
• Responds to change productively, promotes enthusiasm for change
• Leads all bed huddles within the scheduled shift and participates in required leadership meetings

Education and Experience:

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school and holds current licensure in the state as a registered professional nurse.
• Current Licensure from the Maine State Board of Nursing.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or must currently be enrolled in a Bachelor's program
• Minimum of 2 years, preferred 5 years' experience as a staff nurse.
• Clinical Patient Care Administrator (RN)or Nursing Leadership experiencepreferred, with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal relationships that enhance communication, promote conflict resolution, and facilitate staff development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge to sustain and evaluate competence in the care of patients in various clinical settings.

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.