Coordinator Patient Placement - Nursing Administration - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Patient Placement Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless patient transitions between departments and facilities. This part-time position requires strong communication and collaboration skills, as you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage bed availability and facilitate patient placements. Your ability to problem-solve and coordinate effectively will directly impact patient experiences and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about improving healthcare delivery and making a difference in patients' lives, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital aspect of patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bed availability and facilitate patient placements.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Educate staff on effective workflow utilization of resources.

Skills

Patient Flow Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Patient Placement Software

Bed Tracking System

Job description

Summary:

Patient Placement Coordinators are the central point persons for facilitating processes on a daily basis to expedite patient movement between departments and facilities for bed availability and utilization of such among multi-disciplinary levels to ensure the prompt facilitation of resources available for patient placement. Work collaboratively with Case Managers, Nurse Managers, Charge and Resource Nurses, Emergency Department Staff/Physicians, Hospitalists/Physician Extenders, Patient Registration, Patient Transport, and Environmental Services. The overall goal of the above-mentioned team is to provide a seamless transition for the patient and to positively contribute to the patient experience. The incumbent performs all duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors bed availability and maintains accurate and current census.
• Is responsible for assigning and facilitating all patient placements.
• Acts as the central and pivotal leader for all major communications regarding patient placement.
• Works in collaboration with pre-access, patient registration, housekeeping, physicians, clinical nurse managers, ED staff, clinical advisors, care managers and providers to identify bed availability, patient flow via the bed tracking system.
• Ensures that the use of the ‘Bed Board” and other Patient Placement software is used consistently throughout the organization.
• Develops and maintains patient flow data and monitors timeliness of admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Works collaboratively with clinical nurse managers to appropriately manage resources in relation to acuity and patient mix.
• Communicates with clinical nurse managers, directors, and administration/AOC any and all problems associated with high census, bed availability and implementation of patient placement plans.
• Facilitates timely resolution of complex situations involving competing, multiple admitting/transfer requests whether they are elective, emergent or post operative patients.
• Evaluates bed assignment according to clinical indicators and staffing resources.
• Prioritizes admissions and transfers.
• Assigns beds to patients who are admitted electively, emergently, post-operatively or are transferred.
• Negotiates alternate bed assignments with requesting provider when requested bed is not available.
• Is familiar with level of care criteria and can collaborate with Case Managers regarding appropriate admission status.
• Facilitates direct admissions from other health care facilities and physician offices and transfer of patients from and to other health care facilities in compliance with policy, state and federal regulations.
• Serves as a liaison between admissions office, medical and nursing staff, the emergency department, surgical services, and the AOC.
• Communicates with unit management to coordinate admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Communicates with appropriate individuals on day shift and evening/night nursing supervisor advisors on evenings/nights/weekends/holidays related to concerns with high occupancy.
• Develops and maintains effective processes and information systems to facilitate efficient and appropriate admissions and transfers.
• Develops and maintains communication pathways so that timely accurate patient admission/transfer is accomplished.
• Measures and communicates appropriate statistics as needed.
• Maintains bed management and throughput data base and participates in the creations of and sustains appropriate workflow processes related to patient flow.
• Educational role regarding patient flow and discharge planning.
• Provides education/support to managers, staff and medical staff on effective workflow utilization of resources to match needs of patients.
• Facilitates process improvement by evaluation of patient flow with multidisciplinary team process.
• Follows EMTALA rules & regulations for patient transfers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• None required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• None required

Work Type:

Part Time