Job Description
The PRN House Administrator provides as-needed administrative and clinical oversight to support hospital operations during assigned shifts. This role coordinates patient flow, staffing, bed management, and operational issues while collaborating with nursing leadership, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, efficient patient care. The PRN House Administrator supports hospital operations based on variable scheduling, patient volume, staffing needs, and operational demand while upholding the mission, vision, and values of MSRH. Work is performed under the supervision of nursing leadership. The PRN role requires flexibility to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and call-back as needed.
- Coordinate patient flow, staffing resources, and bed assignments during assigned shifts.
- Conduct hospital rounds to assess operational needs and provide support to clinical units.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, and ancillary departments to facilitate patient throughput and continuity of care.
- Respond to Code Blue, Rapid Response, and other emergency situations as needed.
- Assist with staffing adjustments based on patient census, acuity, and operational priorities.
- Serve as an operational resource for nursing staff and hospital departments during assigned shifts.
- Escalate operational, staffing, patient safety, or clinical concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
- Support patient and family concerns requiring administrative assistance.
- Document operational activities and significant events in accordance with hospital policies.
- Comply with all regulatory, safety, infection control, and quality standards.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned based on operational needs.
- Working knowledge of hospital operations, patient flow, staffing coordination, and bed management.
- Ability to assess operational priorities and make timely decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and hospital departments.
- Strong critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple operational priorities while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations and operational issues.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting the mission, vision, and values of MSRH through safe, patient-centered care.
Education:
Certification/Licensure:
- RN license required
- BLS required
- ACLS required
- NIHSS required
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
