Transfer Registered Nurse, Bed Management Operations Control Ctr VUH

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Organization:

Operations Control Center

Job Summary:

Coordinates components related to the scheduling/admission/transfer or consult of emergent, urgent and elective patients into an accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices with appropriate level of care and timely, appropriate mode of transport..Position

Shift: FT Days; 36 hrs/wk7 AM - 7 PM rotating weekends and holidays required

Relocation stipend available to eligible new hires based on mileage

Key Responsibilities:

• Systematic processing of patient acuity and expert level of clinical decision making, to facilitate the patient flow through the continuum of care.
• Uses critical thinking skills to make recommendations that promotes the best potential patient outcome based on clinical information, patient/physician preferences, and the capability of both transferring and receiving facilities.
• Screens admissions, using approved criteria, for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments. Coordinate patient scheduling needs for appointments and perioperative procedures
• Educates nurses, physicians and ancillary staffs in level of care and admission/transfer issues/ opportunities.
• Proficiency in EHR (Electronic Health Record) data entry, telephone and office systems, as required to support operations, while ensuring accurate, timely data entry and the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Stays up to date with all departmental procedures, policies and communications to ensure adherence of appropriate process for final referral resolution.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities:
• Nursing Patient Education (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of patient education in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of providing patient health education services without requiring instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate):
Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Conducts inquiry with a thorough series of questions when patients state an ailment or complaint in order to accurately identify and elaborate on the problem. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers.
• Care Planning (Intermediate):
Demonstrates ability to anticipate and plan for complex resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work. Collaborates with members of the health care team to identify desired outcomes. Anticipates problems and obstacles before they arise. Able to adapt changes to patient care and…