Administrative Coordinator Staff First Office PT 24 hrs/wk Nights

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Nurse Leader to facilitate patient placement, coordinate staffing across shifts, and serve as a clinical and administrative resource. The role includes bed triage, patient flow optimization, and collaboration with physicians and staff to maintain efficient hospital operations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, at least three years of clinical experience, and leadership experience. RN licensure and ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and analytical ability to interpret and enforce policies.
• Knowledge of current bed statues within the Medical Clinical Service Group.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating staffing across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervises hospital activities in the absence of administrative personnel.
• Staffing: coordinate and prioritize unit staffing and resourcing temporary staff.
• Bed management: triage patients and assign beds per level of care.
• Patient flow coordination: improve throughput and manage red alerts, code events and emergencies.
• Collaborates with unit secretaries and nurses to optimize staffing and resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Policy enforcement

Bed management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Under general supervision, facilitates patient placement, during admission and transfer, through the triage function. Meets with physicians and their office staff to market services with medical community. Serves as a clinical and administrative resource. Resolves problems as they arise during the evening and night shifts as well as day shift on weekends and holidays.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.Experience:Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience required.Medical/surgical nursing experience with critical care, emergency room or triage experience preferred.One (1) year of leadership experience (Charge RN, CUC or management) preferred.Licensure/Certification:Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.ACLS CertificationSkills:Interpersonal skillsAnalytical skills to interpret and enforce policies and procedures, and to identify and initiate appropriate corrective action to resolve problems.Knowledge of current bed statues within the Medical Clinical Service Group.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Supervises hospital activities in the absence of administrative personnel.StaffingGather information from various sources regarding staffing needs of units and establish need priorities.Resource ASAP to fill units’ unmet needs.Update ShiftWizard to reflect changes made to need requirements.Supervise staffing coordinators in resourcing temporary staff.Adjusts and floats nursing staff as necessary.Collaborates with Unit Secretaries and Nurses.Managers/Charge RNs to have optimal staffing throughout the hospital.Bed ManagementReview initial service assignment for fit – if necessary discuss with physician.Make request to unit.Make bed assignments as determined by level of care and service.Bed placement/triage patients to appropriate unit.Responsible for direct admissions, coordinates with Oncology department to collect appropriate information.Patient Flow CoordinationGather data, conduct analysis and provide input on patient flow systems problems and solutions.Direct activities of Resource Nurse.Authorizes red alert, and facilitates patient flow issues to improve critical care capacity.Trouble shooting unresolved issues concerning equipment, dietary, housekeeping and transport, and lab during off hours (evenings, nights and weekends).Coordination ActivitiesRapid response quality checkStroke Alert quality checkCode Pink quality checkBehavioral Health Response Team (BHRT) quality checkCode Blue quality checkEmergency response (flood, snow, etc.)Additional Responsibilities Evenings, Nights, and WeekendsEmployee relations issues.Disciplinary activity, as needed.Substance abuse and testing.Patient complaints/conflict resolution.Resource to staff for policies and procedures.Assist with BBP exposures protocols to staff.Physical RequirementsAbility to walk and stand approximately 80% of work time.Working ConditionsMay be exposed to communicable disease and hazardous chemicals.Conditions of EmploymentHealthcare Provider CPR biennialPatient & Workplace Safety:Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.Patient Population:Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$39.80 - $66.26Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.