Patient Placement Coordinator - Patient Flow - PT - Day - #9163

Schedule: Part time – 20-35 hours/week, benefit eligible Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America) Weekly Work Schedule: 6A-6P JOB POSTING Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview This position will coordinate the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfer in accordance with the clinical standards and guidelines. This position will also be responsible for ensuring the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using criteria for admission, and determining if the patient is a candidate for observation or inpatient status. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN). Preferred Experience Qualifications 2 years RN experience in related clinical field in acute care facility. Required Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to identify, assess and resolve problems. Willingness to learn necessary computer skills. Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse - KSBN Required Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire. Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. The department director will provide specific information and the timeframe in which such certification must be attained at the time of hire/transfer into department. What you will do Identify and evaluate bed availability in all patient care departments. Demonstrate diverse clinical knowledge regarding patient care needs. Understand and know scope of services of each Patient Care department. Communicate and coordinate with the Directors and charge nurses to ensure that all shifts have standardized admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. Initiate new concepts, approaches, and procedures in the placement of patients to facilitate their admission process. Communicate with the emergency department frequently to prevent a backup of admissions and to put into place procedures that might stop a backlog (i.e. Diversion) Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Working Conditions Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.