(RN) Patient Flow Coordinator/Transfer Center 2 - PRN

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a PRN Bed Placement Coordinator in the Transfer Center to optimize patient flow and placement decisions. You will coordinate admissions and transfers, supervise the Bed Placement Coordinator, and partner with physicians and nursing staff to ensure clinically appropriate levels of care.

Qualifications include 5 years of nursing, 2 years in critical care with advanced assessment, RN licensure in Georgia, and BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in nursing
• 2 years of experience in critical care with advanced clinical assessment skills
• Licensure as an RN in Georgia or multi-state via eNLC
• BLS within 30 days of employment
• PALS within 90 days of employment
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient placement via Transfer Center to optimize patient flow and outcomes.
• Maintains assigned databases.
• Collaborates in data collection to identify flow issues.
• Analyzes outcome data to identify improvement needs and support process changes.
• Prepares periodic reports as directed.
• Supports initiatives impacting patient flow and quality improvement.
• Serves as clinical resource for patient placement.
• Supervises Bed Placement Coordinator and supports staff development.
• Assists with Transfer Center hiring and orientation.

Skills

Critical care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team supervision

Data management

Microsoft Office

Education

RN licensure GA

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Teams

Cisco

REDCap

Job description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Job Description

Assesses, determines, and coordinates placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. Ensures patients are placed in clinically appropriate level of care via established algorithms and protocols. Upholds standards of systemwide customer service program.

This role is PRN with a minimum of 4 shifts per six weeks. This will be variable shifts (7AM-7PM, 10AM-10PM, 11AM-11PM). Some weekends required.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in nursing
• 2 years of experience in critical care with advanced clinical assessment skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Experience in progressive leadership and training as house supervisor
• Previous PICU, ED preferred
• Epic
• Microsoft Teams, Cisco and RedCap expertise

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing;
• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred

Certification Summary

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple and continually changing priorities and make rapid decisions
• Demonstrated ability in integrating pathophysiology, psychology, and sociology into the pediatric clinical setting
• Effective verbal and written communication skill and ability to handle conflict and reach consensus and collaboration
• Must have computer experience and proficiency in a wide variety of software, e.g.., Microsoft Office applications and database management
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient placement activities via Transfer Center to optimize patient flow, patient outcomes, admission appropriateness, and cost efficiencies in support of organizational strategic initiatives while working with campus house supervisors, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Maintains assigned databases.
• Collaborates in collection of data for identification and resolution of flow issues.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets outcome data systematically to identify problem areas and assess need for improvement and/or support changes in systemwide processes in relations with Transfer Center.
• Prepares periodic reports as directed.
• Participates actively and contributes to organizational initiatives that impact patient flow.
• Supports continuous performance and quality improvement.
• Communicates openly with appropriate leadership team to ensure knowledge of key decision factors.
• Serves as expert clinical resource for patient placement by ensuring smooth functioning of Transfer Center process to reduce wait times and avoid unnecessary patient movements.
• Maintains positive working relationship and demonstrates excellent customer services skills in all interactions between Transfer Center and physicians, internal customers, and external customers.
• Supervises Bed Placement Coordinator.
• Empowers, promotes, and develops team members by fostering an environment which promotes professional development and problem-solving, maintaining and enhancing knowledge of current issues and integrating ideas into practice.
• Assists with Transfer Center hiring process.
• Assists with orientation and continuing education of peers.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Nursing-Non Bedside