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Christus Health lists this Coordinator Patient Placement - Nursing Admin - 342467 opportunity in santa fe, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Coordinator Patient Placement - Nursing AdminUS:NM:Santa Fe | General Operations | Part TimeDescriptionSummary:Expedites problem resolution of patient flow barriers through inter-departmental collaboration including direction of environmental services, lab, radiology, pharmacy, case management, respiratory therapy, patient care unit associates and other associates as indicated to maintain patient flow.Maintains communication with the Administrative Supervisor and Patient Intake Center (PIC) throughout the shift. Coordinates patient room assignment, prioritized bed flow issues and communicates plan to PIC.Responsibilities:Under the supervision of the Nursing Director of Float Pool, coordinates patient placement activity from one unit to another and reports capacity issues to the Administrative Supervisor and unit leadership.Uses systematic processes to facilitate prompt and appropriate patient placement in order to reduce and eliminate barriers within the system which may impede patient flow.Participates in multi-disciplinary bed capacity briefing process.Rounds through units to identify patients that are discharged and available beds.Works closely with unit clinical supervisors and managers to problem solve issues related to admissions, transfers and discharges.Expedites problem resolution of patient flow barriers through inter-departmental collaboration of environmental services, lab, radiology, pharmacy, case management, respiratory therapy, patient care unit associates and other associates as indicated to maintain patient flow.Initiates capacity crisis interventions when appropriate.Completes daily summary of activities capturing flow barriers for future tracking and trending.Facilitates monthly reporting of metrics to nursing leadership council.Coaches staff to comply with capacity management processes.Reviews patient records to identify potential discharges and barriers to discharges. Mediates conflict between departments impacting patient flow.Communicates with Director as necessary for patient flow enhancement. Communicates directly with physicians as required to improve patient flow.Develops daily communication plan with ED and PACU.Requirements:Education:High School Diploma. Completion of the Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant training required or must obtain within six months from date of hire or date of transfer.Experience:Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an acute hospital setting, or relevant experience preferred.Basic computer knowledgeAbility to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writingDemonstration/completion of annual competenciesAge Appropriate CompetenciesEffective communication for interdepartmental collaborative relationship buildingData collection and trending on key metricsDemonstrates principles of AIDET communication processUses technology to enhance real-time communication – phone, pager, tabletPerforms responsibilities consistent with hospital safety policiesPerforms responsibilities consistent with adherence to infection prevention policies.Certification, Licenses, or Registrations:Certified nursing assistant certification required or must be obtained within 3 months from date of transfer or hire.BLS issued through American Heart Association required.Work Schedule:MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLEWork Type:Part Time
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santa fe, NM, 87505, US
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