Charge RN / Emergency Dept Flow Coord, Nights, Sign-on Bonus Available

Description :

Emergency Flow Coordinator / Charge RN, Full Time Nights, Emergency Dept

• Sign on Bonus up to $10K Available

Piedmont Eastside SOUTH Campus- Emergency Dept

Come join our 11-bed emergency department where we prioritize timely, compassionate care for adult and pediatric patients with emergency and life-threatening conditions. Opportunities for growth in our team-focused, patient-centered environment!

JOB PURPOSE :

The Emergency Department (ED) Patient Flow Coordinator position is responsible for the overall movement of patients through the ED in a safe and efficient manner. This position will coordinate all patient care activities and be a liaison with the ED medical staff to ensure that care can be delivered in an efficient and safe manner. The Patient Flow Coordinator appropriately delegates the workload and is a role model for teamwork, leadership and professionalism in the ED.

Key Responsibilities :

PATIENT FLOW

STAFFING

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.

Demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, ability to set priorities, works and a team member and delegation abilities.

Ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to interact, motivate, and communicate with a wide range of staff and hospital personnel in a professional manner; guest relation's skills must be strong, genuine, and noticeable.

Knowledgeable in assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of patients experiencing stroke or stroke-like symptoms

Provides appropriate stroke related education and Stroke Education Booklet to patients and / or family / caregiver with discussion on risk factor reduction

Knowledgeable in stroke performance measures and relationship to patient outcomes

Communicates with the multidisciplinary team and assists with coordination of care of the stroke / TIA patient

Completes required 4 hours of stroke related education annually and demonstrates competency with performing the MEND exam

Performs quick triage assessment, incorporating age specific or cultural phenomena, upon arrival

Incorporates relevant cues, and eliminates non relevant cues, when analyzing assessment data

Quickly and accurately establishes triage acuity based upon assessment data

Pediatric ED Columbus location : Plans with patient, family, significant other and healthcare team for disposition from the ED Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction.

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :

Graduate of a nursing program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :

Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC / eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Two or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Demonstrated clinical competency.

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