PATIENT FLOW COORDINATOR, TRANSFER CENTER

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking an experienced RN for the Transfer Center to coordinate patient throughput from all entry points and facilitate hospital-wide patient flow in collaboration with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team.

The role monitors bed capacity, communicates action plans, and analyzes data to improve efficiency while complying with SGMC Health policies and delivering high-quality care on the main campus.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with the State of Georgia.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient throughput from all entry points to facilitate hospital patient flow.
• Receive communications related to beds for appropriate clinical placement.
• Monitor bed capacity and communicate action plans for patient movement.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and other facilities to remove barriers to patient flow.
• Collect and analyze data related to patient flow and report findings.

Skills

RN license GA

3-5 years clinical experience

Bed management

Data analysis

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Case management certification preferred

Tools

Hospital IT systems

Bed tracking software

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Main Campus

DEPARTMENT:

TRANSFER CENTER

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 8HR Evening Shift, 3pm-11pm 7 on/ 7 off

Position Summary

• Coordinating patient throughput from all points of entry to facilitate overall hospital patient flow by collaborating with the medical staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the coordinating, organizing, and planning, of patient movement within the medical center.
• Receiving all communication related to patients requiring a bed for appropriate clinical expertise and facility placement to support delivery of quality care.
• Monitors bed capacity, staffing beds, and the demand for beds daily and communicates action plan for patient movement.
• Collaborates with Hospital staff, case management, physician and staff, and other facilities to define, reduce and eliminate barrier within the system which may impede patient flow.
• Collects and analyzes data related to patient flow, reports findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Provides day-to-day reports on bed availability to the clinical and administrative staff.
• Assesses and evaluates potential options and services to meet an individual’s health needs through communication and utilization of available resources to promote quality and cost effective outcomes.
• Complying with and enforcing SGMC Health's code of conduct, values, goals, policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education, licensure, and certification: Current RN license with the State of Georgia. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related discipline preferred. Case management certification preferred.
• Recent sound clinical experience of 3-5 years. Must have extensive experience in a particular patient population or moderate experience in a broad population.
• Excellent ability to adapt to new situation, set priorities, and utilize problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in management, problem solving, critical thinking, and data management.
• Knowledge of patient care resources within the Medical Center.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, directors, hospital employees, physicians, patients, families, and other members of interdisciplinary team.
• Prior experience in care coordination, patient access services, bed control, discharge planning preferred.
• Knowledge of medical literature, research methodology, health care delivery systems, financial/reimbursement issues, utilization management, and the medical center/medical staff organization.
• Computer skills desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to influence decisions, gain cooperation, and facilitate change with physicians, all levels of management, employees and supervisors of other hospital departments.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works in acute care hospital, predominantly on a regular shift, with flexibility required for coverage on all three shifts. Considerable walking, standing; moderate stooping, and bending. Considerable mental effort required to assess, plan, and make decisions in complex environment.

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