Patient Flow Coordinator, Lsh Sub Acute

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into – including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set.

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION: Lanier Campus

DEPARTMENT: LAN - SWING BED

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift,

POSITION SUMMARY Coordinating patient throughput from all points of entry to facilitate overall hospital patient flow by collaborating with the medical staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the coordinating, organizing, and planning, of patient movement within the medical center. Receiving all communication related to patients requiring a bed for appropriate clinical expertise and facility placement to support delivery of quality care.

Monitors bed capacity, staffing beds, and the demand for beds daily and communicates action plan for patient movement. The “Bed Czar” collaborates with Hospital staff, case management, physician and staff, and other facilities to define, reduce and eliminate barrier within the system which may impede patient flow. Collects and analyzes data related to patient flow, reports findings and recommendations for improvement.

Provides day-to-day reports on bed availability to the clinical and administrative staff. Assist Admin Coordinators with functioning as clinical resource for patient care providers. Assist Admin Coordinators with facilitating communication and activities necessary to provide effective patient care. Assist Admin Coordinators with ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. Complying with and enforcing South Georgia Medical Center code of conduct, values, goals, policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Education, licensure, and certification:
Current RN license with the State of Georgia. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related discipline preferred. Current CPR (C) certification. Certification preferred in specialty area. Five (5) years current nursing experience required. Demonstrated strong verbal, written and behavioral communication skills. Excellent ability to adapt to new situation, set priorities, and utilize problem solving techniques. Demonstrated current knowledge of nursing leadership and management principles.

Knowledge of patient care resources within the Medical Center. Ability to work effectively with administrators, directors, hospital employees, physicians, patients, families, and other members of interdisciplinary team. Prior experience in utilization management, care coordination, patient access services, bed control, discharge planning preferred. Ability to effectively provide crisis intervention and resolve conflict.

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