Coordinator Patient Flow RN
US-IL-Peoria
External Apply Portal
Req #: 89599
Type: Full Time
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Overview: POSITION SUMMARY: The Coordinator Patient Flow RN is responsible for facilitating patient transfers, utilizing clinical judgement from regional hospitals to the appropriate care setting by conferencing physicians, documenting the process and patient information in the electronic record. Collaborates with the team for proper bed placement and with LifeFlight, AMT, Lifeline, and other ambulance services to aid the sending hospitals in transporting patients. The Coordinator serves as the liaison between the clinical units, patient access services and care management to assure appropriate and efficient placement of patients from OSF and non-OSF entities into and out of acute care beds and across levels of care using bed board and transfer center technology to facilitate flow. Assists non-OSF facilities with appropriate patient placement. The Coordinator will work with other team members assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and staffing within the OSF facilities via use of electronic tools and resources while maintaining appropriate staffing matrix. Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Education: Associate's degree in nursing. Bachelor's must be obtained within three years of hire. * Experience: 3 years of nursing experience. * Licensure/Certifications: Current state RN license. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS CPR. * Other skills/knowledge: * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing * Experience: Charge Nurse experience OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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