Registered Nurse (RN):Utilization Coordinator, Inpatient Program

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Nurse Utilization Coordinator to join their inpatient program. This temporary full-time role focuses on conducting clinical assessments and managing patient flow, ensuring timely decision-making for admissions. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with referral partners and facilitate smooth transitions for complex clients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a supportive environment, where you can leverage your clinical expertise and interpersonal skills to enhance the quality of services provided. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of older adults.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant clinical experience in rehab or geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments for patient admissions to ensure appropriate intake.
• Facilitate the intake and admission process for patients meeting criteria.

Skills

Clinical Assessments

Patient Flow Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

BScN

Master’s Degree

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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5/5/2025

Registered Nurse (RN):Utilization Coordinator, Inpatient Program

Tracking Code 8918 Job Description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

REGISTERED NURSE:

UTILIZATION COORDINATOR

Inpatient Program

Position Type: Temporary Full-time (up to 13 months)

Shift Type: Days, some weekends (shifts may be subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $44.40 - $59.67

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours

Hours of Work : 7.5hrs/shift

Posting Number: 8918

Union: ONA

Date Posted: May 5, 2025

Internal Closing Date: May 12, 2025

Job Summary:

Working under the direction of the Manager, Utilization, Access and Flow, the RN Utilization Coordinator’s (‘RNUC’) primary role is to conduct clinical assessments of patients seeking admission to Baycrest to ensure appropriate intake decision making into Baycrest programs. The role will focus on building relationships with referral partners and easing the transition for complex clients being referred to Baycrest services and programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides expertise in capacity/bed management and patient flow, and in understanding and supporting the clinical implications of admission, discharge, transfer and repatriation of older adults experiencing physical, functional and cognitive change and/or complex medical issues.
• Identifies, initiates and facilitates the intake and admission process for patients who meet established admission criteria and would benefit from Baycrest programs, ensuring timely decision-making and response.
• Provides on-site clinical assessments of candidates as appropriate using comprehensive nursing assessments, interviews, standardized and observational assessment techniques.
• As a key member of the program team, involves, consults and communicates with team members as appropriate during the application process.
• Proactively coordinates a streamlined process for transitioning patients through the admission and transfer process, working closely with the referring partners, to optimize flow and resource utilization.
• Establishes strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication, utilization and information-sharing to remove barriers to patient flow.
• Participates in process improvement activities with internal and external stakeholders including interprofessional teams, ADT, decision support, acute care and other referral sources, and internal/external task-groups.
• Proactively participates in process and improvement activities using available data and information, with internal and external stakeholders including inter-professional teams, ADT, decision support, acute care and other community partners.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Current registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario (‘CNO’) is required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (‘BCLS’) certificate, Level C - Automated External Device (‘AED’) is required.
• BScN required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Canadian Nursing Association certificate in Rehab or Gerontology and/or Palliative Care preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant clinical Rehab, Geriatrics, Complex Continuing Care and/or Palliative Care experience.
• Strong knowledge of the physical, functional and cognitive complexities of the older adult and ability to assess rehab potential, medical complexity and end of life care needs.
• Knowledge and familiarity with resource management and referral (RM&R) community resources, relevant healthcare legislation and utilization pressures.
• Familiarity with Ontario Health Teams is an asset.
• Ability to travel to attend offsite meetings and in-person clinical assessments as appropriate and required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
• Basic computer skills – Meditech, Microsoft Word Outlook, and Excel and use of RM&R, MDS, NRS preferred.
• Knowledge of widely utilized clinical assessment tools (ie: NRS, FIM, MoCa, MDS, MMSE, GDS, ESAS, PPS) preferred.

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy forthis position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.

Job Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada Position Type Temporary