Patient Resource Coordinator - Critical Care Unit/Nights - Req
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Nursing
Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
- location 1600 west avenue j, lancaster, ca, 93534, united states
- base pay $53.98 - $87.81 / hour
- job category patient resource coordinator, critical care, coordinator
- employee type regular
- required degree 2 year degree
job objective:
the patient resource coordinator is a leader in both clinical and operational areas with an emphasis on the clinical environment and patient throughput. The objective of the job position is to support the functions delegated by chief nursing officer, department director and/or manager. Facilitate and improve patient movement both in and out of the department. Identify and address ongoing barriers or concerns and facilitate process improvements to improve patient flow.
Provide first‑line day‑to‑day operational supervision of nursing services and allocation of personnel in assigned functional unit/area. Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure healthcare team/staff provide high quality, cost‑effective and patient‑focused care that complies with all organizational, departmental, local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
1. Contributes and demonstrates commitment to the mission and vision of the medical center by modeling behavior, motivating, and engaging staff.
2. Models core and values performance standards while building confidence in others to achieve them. Leads by example and serves as a professional role model.
3. Establish an environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, integrity, respect, and positive morale.
4. Implement department goals and objectives based on medical center ’s strategic plan.
5. Must meet all the established criteria for registered nurse competency levels as identified by clinical area.
financial management and staffing1. Supports, understands and operates within the department’s financial goals and objectives including cost and inventory control.
2. Assist the nursing director/manager in identifying cost reduction strategies and process improvement.
3. Supports nursing director/manager in developing staff understanding of their roles in supporting the department’s budget.
4. Implement and adhere to productivity goals.
5. Utilizes active listening and escalates using proper chain of command.
6. Assist the nursing director/manager by managing staffing levels according to unit need and medical center policy.
7. Supports and assists with unit specific decisions regarding policies and procedures, as directed by the nursing director/manager.
8. Assists in oversight of shift huddles and timely staff communication.
9. Serves as a contact when resource allocation questions arise; works with the house supervisor and staffer for resolution.
operations and patient flow1. Supports nursing director/manager in providing highest standard of patient care in compliance with the nursing practice act, tjc, federal, state and local regulatory requirements, established departmental policies/procedures and standards, as well as with utilization and clinical/performance standards and measures.
2. Collaborates with throughput team in managing patient flow.
3. Conducts timely department rounds to ensure patient safety, customer service, and quality standards are met.
4. Facilitates patient flow, including timely discharge and/or transfer of patients and ensuring appropriate utilization of beds.
5. Collaborates with house supervisor, bed control, and case management to facilitate admissions and transfers.
6. Facilitates and coordinates appropriate shift staffing in collaboration with nursing office to ensure the care of all patients on the unit based on patient acuity, state mandated ratios, and learning needs and the skill level of the nursing staff.
7. Assists nursing director/manager, with coordinating/ facilitating staff breaks and relieves staff for breaks as necessary.
8. Maintains unit environment to ensure appropriate supplies are available and area is quiet, free from hazards, clean, and meets compliance standards.
9. Provides assistance and/or direction to other units when required, due to patient care needs.
10. Moves and accepts key changes quickly.
11. Assists…
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