Patient Flow Coordinator (RN) - Emergency Department

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.Work ShiftDay (United States of America)The Emergency Department (ED) has an opportunity for a Patient Flow Coordinator (RN)This position is Full-Time/Night shift (7 pm - 7 am).Job Summary:The Patient Flow Coordinator will:Ensure that care is delivered with respect to individual patient rights, preferences and expectationsParticipate in nursing and organizational policy, procedure and process formulation and decision-making (involving staff perspectives and knowledge) as related to impact on patient flow goalsProvide specific and objective staff performance feedback to E.D. leadership as it relates to practices that affect patient flow, patient safety, patient care ethics, quality or professional standards.Constantly rounding throughout the Emergency Department triage area, waiting rooms, and patient rooms to oversee patient flow.Serves as the liaison between Bed Management, E.D. providers, attending providers, nursing, ancillary staff, case management, environmental services, EMS, and other departments to assure timely placement to ensure efficient throughput of emergency department patients.Assists in organizing the work environment and patient care teams to attain maximum achievement of designated unit outcomes. Coordinates patient flow both into and out of the departmentSupervise and coordinate patient placement and patient flow through the E.D., providing clear leadership through effective prioritization, decision-making processes and communication with other healthcare disciplinesFocused on patient throughput and patient experience. Maintains constant oversight of E.D. tracking board for all patients within the department.Provide regular feedback on patient throughput performance to the entire E.D. team through focused patient flow huddles, one-on-one communication, event de-briefings, and reports to various groups as requested.Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of healthcare delivery processes in the E.D. as it relates to patient arrival, patient care processes and Efficient patient placementParticipates in performance improvement projects and committeesProvide guidance and leadership recommendations or direction, as indicated by the situation, supported by evidence-based facts and data-driven decisions to achieve defined results related to patient flow.Assist in integrating staff engagement and performance behaviors for diverse patient populationAssure that all decisions and actions related to patient flow follow regulatory standards, organizational and department policies and proceduresPropose changes to policy and procedure, as indicated, to support needed practicesInteract as a liaison with patient and family/caregiversAssist with departmental emergency preparedness including mitigation, preparation, response and recoveryPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.Required Minimum Education:Associate's Degree in nursingBachelor's Degree in nursing is preferredRequired Minimum Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)Registered Nurse LicenseAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Trauma Nurse Core Course is preferredRequired Minimum Experience:Previous healthcare experience highly preferred.Previous RN experience is preferredED experience is preferredExperience as a charge nurse preferredRequired Minimum Skills:Effective communication skills (verbal and written) requiredProficiency with desktop computer requiredDemonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter requiredProficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processesJoin us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.