PATIENT CARE FACILITATOR - RN - REGIONAL ACCESS CENTER

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Nursing Patient Care Manager to oversee daily patient throughput. You will assess needs, plan care, and coordinate implementation under the Director's supervision.

The role requires an active RN license in Arkansas and experience in acute care with leadership responsibilities. This is a safety-sensitive position with overtime and call-back as needed.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Arkansas.
• Education in nursing: ADN, Diploma, or BSN.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient throughput daily.
• Routinely assigns and directs staff under supervision of the Director.
• Utilize independent judgment in decision-making and patient flow management.

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Diploma in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Skill and proficiency

Skill and proficiency in applying the principles, concepts, and techniques, which are central to the nursing profession. Knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of patients appropriate to the patient’s age as normally acquired through completion of an Associate degree, diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.

Experience

Knowledge of nursing management practices and procedures as acquired through two years nursing experience in an acute care hospital assuming a leadership or change role. Knowledge of hospital and nursing department policies and procedures and of assigned area/unit activities and personnel as acquired through an orientation program.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient throughput on a daily basis. Under the general supervision of the Director, the Patient Care Manager. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital. Routinely, assigns and responsibly directs staff. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.