Medic

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capacity Management Coordinator is responsible for patient flow within the hospital and to and from outside sources. This position is responsible for driving patient throughput by facilitating bed placement for patients designated for admission, discharge, and transfer. Mitigates barriers to discharge by working with nursing staff, case management, and support departments. The position will set capacity targets based on staffing, anticipated boarders, and projected bed needs. The Coordinator collects clinical information relative to a transfer request and facilitates the transfer by matching the patient’s clinical needs to the facility with bed capacity and service capability. The position works in collaboration with multiple departments within each hospital to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staff. The position works closely with each facility to identify, trend, and report barriers to patient throughput. This role is part of the Virtual Nursing Command Center, which utilizes advanced technology to support bedside RNs, monitor patient vital signs, assist with admissions and discharges, and collaborate with virtual physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and the Early Intervention Team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or NLN approved program
RN License active in the state of Missouri
BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Excellent interpersonal communication and multitasking
Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking
Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Ability to efficiently use the electronic medical record
Ability to work with multiple people while meeting numerous requests and deadlines.
Goal oriented with initiative and potentials for self-development.
Maintains organizational and priority setting skills.
Delegates appropriately to other team members
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with the public and co-workers
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Excellent telephone skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Five years of clinical experience
At least one year of experience in Emergency Services, Case Management, Pre-Hospital, Flight Nursing, or a Transfer Center.

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient flow within the hospital and to and from outside sources.
Drives patient throughput by facilitating bed placement for patients designated for admission, discharge, and transfer.
Mitigates barriers to discharge by working with nursing staff, case management, and support departments.
Sets capacity targets based on staffing, anticipated boarders, and projected bed needs.
Collects clinical information relative to a transfer request and facilitates the transfer by matching the patient’s clinical needs to the facility with bed capacity and service capability.
Works in collaboration with multiple departments within each hospital to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staff.
Works closely with each facility to identify, trend, and report barriers to patient throughput.
Supports bedside RNs with tasks to lighten their workload.
Monitors patient’s vital signs.
Assists with admissions and discharges.
Collaborates with virtual physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and Early Intervention Team.