Patient Flow Coordinator Registered Nurse

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Patient Flow Coordinator on our Nursing Administration team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor’s Degree required
5 years of acute clinical experience required.
Current NYS RN license
Current BCLS, ACLS
Standing and walking most of the shift.
Contact with patients, visitors, physicians and staff under a wide variety of circumstances.
Handles emergency and crisis situations.
Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
No routine exposure to hazards.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing Administration preferred.
Critical Care, PACU and ED experience preferred.
Experience in a supervisory or administrative role preferred.
PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Patient Flow and bed assignments for all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers in accordance with clinical standards, guidelines, and acuity.
Assures patients are admitted to the most appropriate bed available.
Problem solves and facilitates bed placement to the best of his/her ability.
Communicates with all departments and hospital leadership as appropriate to maximize efficiency and expedite the admission process.