Description

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Full-Time Bed Flow Coordinator to join their team.  

Our Bed Flow Coordinators are accountable for proactively coordinating the activities of admission, discharge and transfer of patients thereby supporting throughput in the facility. They provide direction to department leaders to ensure safe levels of staffing while maintaining efficient hospital throughput. They also serve as a resource for all staff and are able to apply competent knowledge and skills to achieve quality outcomes.

Title and salary will be determined based upon experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates good judgment and analytical ability to oversee and coordinate patient placement through the facilitation of the Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) process and collaboration with the physician and health care team.
• Independently suggests and supports changes within the department/organization
• Facilitates teamwork among all departments involved in the ADT process.
• Builds and mends relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace
• Analytical ability necessary to address and improve clinical issues and assist with complex problem solving. Leadership ability to maintain standards of performance within a national context for professional nursing practice and comply with administrative and regulatory requirements. Superior interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to effectively create and maintain a positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families in both written and verbal communication.
• Identifies opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement. Applies evidence based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice
• Uses critical thinking skills to effectively advise and direct health care providers in their delivery of patient care while maximizing the efficient use of human and financial resources.
• Role models keen cultural awareness including preventing and addressing horizontal violence and impairment.
• Involves staff and key stakeholders to achieve optimal patient experience and efficient hospital throughput.
• Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department.
• Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved. Supports staff during times of difficult transitions.
• Responsive to all departments on a daily basis; accountable to establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships .
• Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement.
• Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.
• Extends trust by acknowledging the contributions of others; listens first, creates transparency in communications, confronts reality, and clarifies expectations.
• Supports continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research and materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, supporting journal clubs, etc.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining a physical environment that supports patient, personnel, visitor safety; patient/family comfort; and staff efficiency through monitoring of flow metrics, if applicable.
• Participates in supporting mechanisms and systems that ensure the provision of effective patient care while utilizing resources appropriately.
• Adhere to reporting elements and requirements set forth by all regulatory agencies for patient safety .

Qualifications

BSN preferred Minimum of 3 years progressive leadership experience with relevant clinical experience preferred

Must maintain a solid/strong performer rating on annual performance review

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Must be licensed to practice in the State of New York.ACLS within 1 year of hire or transfer into positionCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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