Acute Access Coordinator - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health•Surrey, BC

1d•$49 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Part Time Acute Access Coordinator to join our MICY ACCESS & FLOW - Perinatal team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to: Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year, Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits, Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan, Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify), 50% subsidy on TransLink passes, Eligibility based on employment status. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor.

Requirements

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midmissions (BCCNM).
Three (3) years' recent, related clinical experience in an acute care setting, including one (1) year experience in supervisory and/or leadership role responsible for patient care coordination, access and planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes
Demonstrated ability to make decisions regarding patient interventions
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of the theory and practice of patient access and flow
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Knowledge of the broad health care systems, other health care professionals and their roles and responsibilities within the health care spectrum
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to deal effectively with others both internal and external to the organization
Ability to plan, implement, organize, prioritize work and problem-solve
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant acts, legislation, standards and policies
Demonstrated knowledge of professional theory and practice in working with clients, families, care providers, professionals and general public
Abilioty to develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Responsibilities

Facilitates timely patient placement at designated FH acute sites; coordinates patient placement activities by assessing current and projected capacity, prioritizing and expediting critical issues requiring immediate action, recommending bed openings and/or temporarily removing beds from service; leads daily bed management meetings with Patient Care Coordinators and evaluates potential staff implications to ensure optimal flow of patients between various units on any given shift.
Consults with Patient Transfer Network, Community/Placement Supports as required to identify appropriate care for patients by developing and maintaining an understanding of available services at external health care facilities and agencies, determining appropriate contacts and discussing bed availability and resources on a patient by patient basis.
Provides consultation and advice to FH leadership, acute and community staff on the interpretation and application of patient access and flow policies and procedures and eligibility for non-acute bed resources; assesses critical patient access and flow situations and makes recommendations on course of action related to bed utilization and patient placement.
Acts as a resource and provides clinical guidance in patient placement and flow and bed utilization when there is difficulty in accessing resources for patient care; assists Bed Booking staff in allocating beds as required, interfacing with nursing units and programs and notifying the Manager of any actual or potential problems and follow up.
Develops and recommends changes to current patient access and flow policies and procedures and drafts new and/or revised procedures, standards and criteria in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to optimize timely bed access and appropriate patient placement.
Analyzes statistics and trends (i.e., ALC, NICU, Perinatal) at the assigned site and identifies and participates in strategies such as Complex Discharge Rounds to best manage the designated patient population; works with clerical support staff on maintaining a database for acute bed availability to achieve optimal bed utilization and ensure patient information is efficiently managed.
Participates in staff education program and assists in the development and provision of an orientation package for students, new staff and other health professionals.
Participates on internal committees to provide an organizational perspective regarding patient placement and bed utilization and to provide an update of issues and trends and communicate opportunities for improvement and development.
Represents FH on external committees and other project groups at local levels to ensure that FH interests are conveyed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.