Coordinator Patient Placement - Nursing Admin

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant to coordinate patient placement and bed flow across hospital units. You will work under the Nursing Director of Float Pool, reporting capacity issues and collaborating with environmental services, lab, radiology, pharmacy, case management, and a range of clinical staff to maintain smooth patient flow.

The role requires CNA certification with at least 3 years of acute hospital experience, basic computer skills, and strong English

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ CNA experience in an acute hospital setting or relevant experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Annual competencies demonstrated/completed.
• Age-appropriate competencies.
• Effective interdepartmental collaboration for patient flow.
• Data collection and trending on key metrics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient placement activity between units and report capacity issues to supervision.
• Use systematic processes to facilitate prompt patient placement and reduce barriers.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary bed capacity briefing processes.
• Conduct rounds to identify discharges and available beds.
• Collaborate with unit supervisors to resolve admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Expedite resolution of patient flow barriers through inter-departmental collaboration.
• Initiate capacity crisis interventions when needed.
• Prepare daily activity summaries and trend flow barriers for reporting.
• Support monthly reporting of metrics to nursing leadership.

Skills

Interdepartmental collaboration

Effective communication

Data collection

AIDET communication

Real-time communication tech

English proficiency

Basic computer knowledge

Competencies awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant training or within 6 months

Job description

Summary:

Expedites problem resolution of patient flow barriers through inter-departmental collaboration including direction of environmental services, lab, radiology, pharmacy, case management, respiratory therapy, patient care unit associates and other associates as indicated to maintain patient flow.

Maintains communication with the Administrative Supervisor and Patient Intake Center (PIC) throughout the shift. Coordinates patient room assignment, prioritized bed flow issues and communicates plan to PIC.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Nursing Director of Float Pool, coordinates patient placement activity from one unit to another and reports capacity issues to the Administrative Supervisor and unit leadership.


• Uses systematic processes to facilitate prompt and appropriate patient placement in order to reduce and eliminate barriers within the system which may impede patient flow.


• Participates in multi-disciplinary bed capacity briefing process.


• Rounds through units to identify patients that are discharged and available beds.


• Works closely with unit clinical supervisors and managers to problem solve issues related to admissions, transfers and discharges.


• Expedites problem resolution of patient flow barriers through inter-departmental collaboration of environmental services, lab, radiology, pharmacy, case management, respiratory therapy, patient care unit associates and other associates as indicated to maintain patient flow.


• Initiates capacity crisis interventions when appropriate.


• Completes daily summary of activities capturing flow barriers for future tracking and trending.


• Facilitates monthly reporting of metrics to nursing leadership council.


• Coaches staff to comply with capacity management processes.


• Reviews patient records to identify potential discharges and barriers to discharges. Mediates conflict between departments impacting patient flow.


• Communicates with Director as necessary for patient flow enhancement. Communicates directly with physicians as required to improve patient flow.


• Develops daily communication plan with ED and PACU.

Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma. Completion of the Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant training required or must obtain within six months from date of hire or date of transfer.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an acute hospital setting, or relevant experience preferred.


• Basic computer knowledge


• Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing


• Demonstration/completion of annual competencies


• Age Appropriate Competencies


• Effective communication for interdepartmental collaborative relationship building


• Data collection and trending on key metrics


• Demonstrates principles of AIDET communication process


• Uses technology to enhance real-time communication – phone, pager, tablet


• Performs responsibilities consistent with hospital safety policies


• Performs responsibilities consistent with adherence to infection prevention policies.

Certification, Licenses, or Registrations:

• Certified nursing assistant certification required or must be obtained within 3 months from date of transfer or hire.


• BLS issued through American Heart Association required.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Part Time