Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Address: 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD
City: LA GRANGE
State: Illinois
Postal Code: 60525
Job Description:Schedule: Days 6:45a-7:15p; Rotating weekends and holidays - Oversees and supports the work of the Staffing Coordinator and Patient Registrar, including completing annual evaluations.
- Assures efficient patient placement for all direct and ED admissions, transfers, post-operative patients, and intrahospital transfers, following protocols to secure timely and accurate information.
- Develops respectful relationships with internal and external customers by listening, understanding, and providing solutions to their needs.
- Facilitates all admission processes related to the Transfer Center, Emergency Department, and Surgical Services.
- Communicates with physicians and outlying facilities to address patient placement issues and escalates unresolved concerns using the established chain of command.
- Utilizes nursing education, skills, and knowledge to gather appropriate patient clinical data for proper placement. Accepts and tracks all hospital transfers and transports.
- Assists in data collection, monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of triage problems to develop and implement protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Exhibits excellent customer relationship skills through telephone and personal contact with all call center customer groups, managing concerns in a timely manner.
- Assigns beds for all requested in-hospital transfers based on acuity and patient care needs.
- Monitors logistics board to ensure timely movement of patients and facilitates timely turnaround times for patient rooms.
- Maintains a high degree of awareness and knowledge of participating medical staff, services, and special programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Proficient in nursing computer applications and Office products (Excel, Word, etc.) [Required]
- Excellent communication skills required. [Required]
Education: - Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
Work Experience: - 2+ years of nursing experience [Required]
- 2+ years of leadership experience [Required]
- Critical Care/Emergency Department experience [Preferred]
- Case Management experience [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications: - Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range:$40.45 - $75.23
