Capacity Management Specialist RN

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University University Hospital – Center for Emergency Services is seeking a Capacity Management Specialist RN to support the Nurse Manager in patient flow operations and ADT processes. You will coordinate transfers, communicate with referring and receiving facilities, and maintain real-time transfer data.

The role requires a BSN, an Ohio RN license, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience; leadership and management skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN is required; current RN license in Ohio is required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Leadership and management skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers from referring facilities and communicate with referring and receiving hospitals in a professional and effective manner.
• Enter transfer information into the database to create real-time data with high accuracy.
• Apply approved clinical criteria to evaluate transfer appropriateness and level of care.
• Escalate issues to management as needed.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Transfers and Discharges (ADT) teams to optimize patient throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Title: Capacity Management Specialist RN

Department: University Hospital | Center for Emergency Services

Scope of Position

The Capacity Management Specialist supports the Nurse Manager with departmental operations of the Patient Flow Management Center. The Capacity Management Specialist interacts with the department staff, medical personnel and other team members to achieve optimal patient throughput. The Capacity Management Specialist supports department efforts in managing Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges (ADT) for internal and external customers.

Position Summary

The Capacity Management Specialist contributes to the ongoing operations of the department and collaborates with other patient care departments/areas that impact (ADT) performance. Receives transfer requests from referring facilities and coordinates patient transfer to our facility using excellent customer service skills with all callers. Facilitates all communication between referring and receiving hospitals/physicians in a professional and effective manner. Enters information into the database, as it occurs, for creation of real time data with a high degree of accuracy. Documents all required information pertaining to the patient transfer process accurately and thoroughly. Applies approved clinical criteria to evaluate appropriateness of transfer and level of care. Maintains knowledge base of processes and systems by attending meetings and reviewing training materials and identifies, addresses, and works to resolve system problems impacting transfers. Escalates issues as appropriate to management.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required; current license as a registered nurse from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing required; a minimum of two years experience in a clinical nursing capacity required; demonstration of leadership and management skills preferred.

Additional Information

Qualified applicants will need to live within an hour of OSU's main campus in Columbus OH as there is an expectation to report in person in the event of training, unexpected downtime, or disaster.

Location

University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.


• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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