(RN) Patient Flow Coordinator/Transfer Center 2 - PRN

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Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Variable

PRN

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Assesses, determines, and coordinates placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. Ensures patients are placed in clinically appropriate level of care via established algorithms and protocols. Upholds standards of systemwide customer service program.

This role is PRN with a minimum of 4 shifts per six weeks. This will be variable shifts (7AM-7PM, 10AM-10PM, 11AM-11PM). Some weekends required.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in nursing
• 2 years of experience in critical care with advanced clinical assessment skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Experience in progressive leadership and training as house supervisor
• Previous PICU, ED preferred
• Epic
• Microsoft Teams, Cisco and RedCap expertise

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing;
• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred

Certification Summary

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple and continually changing priorities and make rapid decisions
• Demonstrated ability in integrating pathophysiology, psychology, and sociology into the pediatric clinical setting
• Effective verbal and written communication skill and ability to handle conflict and reach consensus and collaboration
• Must have computer experience and proficiency in a wide variety of software, e.g.., Microsoft Office applications and database management
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient placement activities via Transfer Center to optimize patient flow, patient outcomes, admission appropriateness, and cost efficiencies in support of organizational strategic initiatives while working with campus house supervisors, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Maintains assigned databases.
• Collaborates in collection of data for identification and resolution of flow issues.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets outcome data systematically to identify problem areas and assess need for improvement and/or support changes in systemwide processes in relations with Transfer Center.
• Prepares periodic reports as directed.
• Participates actively and contributes to organizational initiatives that impact patient flow.
• Supports continuous performance and quality improv