Patient Flow Coordinator / Nursing Admin / Full-time at CHRISTUS Health Santa Fe, NM

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading health system in Santa Fe, NM, seeks a Patient Flow Coordinator for a full-time role. You will manage patient flow through effective communication and collaboration across departments, ensuring efficient room assignments. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and CNA certification, with prior experience in an acute setting. Join us to help optimize patient care and enhance hospital dynamics.

Formación

• Must have Certified Nursing Assistant certification or obtain within 3 months.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an acute hospital.
• Basic computer skills and effective communication necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Expedite problem resolution of patient flow barriers.
• Coordinate patient room assignments and prioritize bed flow issues.
• Maintain communication with the Administrative Supervisor and Patient Intake Center.

Conocimientos

Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing

Basic computer knowledge

Data collection and trending on key metrics

Effective interdepartmental communication and collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma

Completion of Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant training

Descripción del empleo

Patient Flow Coordinator / Nursing Admin / Full-time job at CHRISTUS Health. Santa Fe, NM.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Expedites problem resolution of patient flow barriers through inter-departmental collaboration, including directing environmental services, lab, radiology, pharmacy, case management, respiratory therapy, patient care unit associates, and other staff as needed to maintain patient flow. Maintains communication with the Administrative Supervisor and Patient Intake Center (PIC) throughout the shift. Coordinates patient room assignments, prioritizes bed flow issues, and communicates plans to PIC.

REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma. Completion of the Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant training is required or must be obtained within six months from the date of hire or transfer.
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required or must be obtained within 3 months from the date of transfer or hire. BLS issued through the American Heart Association is required.
• SKILLS:
• Basic computer knowledge
• Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstration/completion of annual competencies
• Age-appropriate competencies
• Effective interdepartmental communication and collaboration
• Data collection and trending on key metrics
• Knowledge of AIDET communication principles
• Use of technology for real-time communication (phone, pager, tablet)
• Adherence to hospital safety and infection prevention policies

EXPERIENCE:

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

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

Responsible to: Nursing Director of Float Pool

ENVIRONMENT:

• Bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Irregular hours, multiple simultaneous activities, exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays, unpredictable situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to handle emergency situations, prolonged standing, good body mechanics, occasional patient or equipment transfers, normal hearing and vision, manual dexterity.

About CHRISTUS Health: CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system with over 600 services and facilities across the US, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico. Employing approximately 45,000 associates and over 15,000 physicians, CHRISTUS is among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.