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- Manages patient bed placement and the utilization of beds in accordance with established standards and policies. Determines patient priority and the ability to transfer patients between units when requested beds exceed available beds.
- Acts as a liaison for physicians and hospitals to facilitate the transfer of patients into the institution. Supervises staff and manages employee performance. Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills. Monitors workflow.
- Keeps abreast of and demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the ethical and legal ramifications related to patient placement and utilization of beds. Uses advanced clinical knowledge to direct proper patient placement and utilization of beds in accordance with established standards and policies.
- Utilizes advanced theory to provide transfer and customer satisfaction. Communicates patients' needs through appropriate verbal and written communications. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Collects and analyzes data from various hospital departments to appropriately determine patient placement.
- Regularly reviews census and acuity information to determine or anticipate potential problems or trends and to prevent the disruption of services. Collects and analyzes transfer specific data to assure efficiency of most current processes. Maintains complete and accurate documentation concerning activities and decisions related to the admission, transfer or discharge of a patient. Collects, organizes, and analyzes data to generate and provide accurate and complete reports.
- Serves as a resource on bed status of hospital patient care units and on placement of particular patients. Supports and participates in research and related activities as needed. Helps identify problems and develop research projects and protocols to improve the quality of patient care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
- Three years of recent (within the past five years) nursing experience that includes supervision and patient bed placement.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider and ACLS certifications required.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. - Competitive Pay
- Retirement planning and counseling
- 403(b) fixed employer-based contribution*
- 403(b) retirement plans with 4% or 5% match based on years of service
- 457(b) plan for eligible employees
- Student loan repayment benefit
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance and supplemental life option
- Long-term care insurance option
- Hospital indemnity option
- Auto and home insurance discounts
- Identity protection insurance
- Employee hardship donation program
- Credit Union memberships
- Financial tools, resources and webinars to help with budgeting Health and Wellness BenefitsMedical and Dental Plans
- Three medical plan options including behavioral and preventive care coverage
- Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tier Zero Prescription benefits
- Two dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Infertility benefits
- Emory Eye Center and Emory Vision Center discounts
- Emory Aesthetic Center discounts Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program – assistance with relationships, life events, challenges, daily living needs
- Healthy Emory wellness program with incentives
- Discounts at Emory wellness/fitness centers
- Other fitness center discounts
- Diabetes prevention program
- Wellness challenges
- Know Your Numbers kiosks Childcare Resources
- Discounts
- Placement assistance
- Back-up and emergency care options
- Emory Healthcare childcare co-op/app
- Access to Emory student job network
Coordinator, RN, Bed Control and Transfer Services - Atlanta, United States - Emory Healthcare
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Heart. Soul. Expertise. That's what defines an Emory Employee. No matter where you are in your Healthcare career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. Emory Healthcare is the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet-designated hospitals as well as the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet-designated ambulatory practice.
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The shift for this position is 7p-7:30a.
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SALARY RANGE: $30.12-$54.82/HR
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