Clinical Ops Administrator - Clear Lake Campus (Casual Appointment)

Overview

In this on-site leadership role, you provide 24/7 operational and clinical oversight, bridging nursing staff, physicians, and departments to ensure smooth patient flow. You act as a liaison for the hospital administrator on call and support admission, transfer, and discharge decisions to optimize bed utilization. You'll handle crisis situations, interpret policies, and make timely decisions that impact patient care. You collaborate across teams to align resources with patient needs and communicate with patients, families, and external customers to support quality care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing decisions during assigned hours and collaborate with Nursing Management and Staffing Office
• Analyze resource utilization trends and propose changes to Nursing Directors or Nurse Managers
• Facilitate timely admission, transfer, and discharge by coordinating with Admitting Office and patient care areas
• Direct Bed Management meetings and ensure bed availability aligns with projected census
• Maintain communication with Hospital Administrator on-call and inform about unusual events or clinical issues
• Collaborate with physicians and departments to resolve clinical/operational issues
• Ensure adherence to policies, standards, and job descriptions; address quality concerns and risk management information
• Identify staff education needs and support disciplinary actions when necessary
• Oversee patient placement processes to ensure appropriate bed readiness and efficient throughput
• Respond to emergencies and participate in disaster planning and execution

Key requirements

• RN with Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Three (3) years acute care nursing experience (Emergency, Medical/Surgical, or Critical Care)
• Three (3) years supervisory or management experience
• Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
• Certification in nursing specialty or administration

• professional communication
• conflict resolution
• interdisciplinary collaboration
• bed management
• staffing optimization
• resource utilization analysis