Patient Flow Facilitator-RN Per Diem (1000 - 2030)
About The Position
The Patient Flow Facilitator (PFF)-RN is a highly skilled licensed registered nurse that is competent to provide care to patients admitted to Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC). The PFF nurse does not have a physical home unit, but instead, functions out of a home department and readily floats to all areas of the hospital with a primary focus of patient flow. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining specified level of care while transporting patients with admission orders from the emergency department to the unit, transporting patients within LLUMC units and assisting with expediting admissions, transfers and discharges. Based on business needs, may be required to serve in the hospitality/discharge lounge or accept a full or partial patient assignment on a unit. Functions in a patient-centered care model of practice and performs the nursing process independently. Serves as an exemplary role model in patient care delivery methods and consistently demonstrates an advanced level of clinical practice, communication, and documentation. Facilitates the empowerment of the nursing profession and excels in implementing new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in the pediatric population. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting required
- Expert competencies in acute and step down levels of care for adult nursing
- Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills
- Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required
- Exhibits exemplary professional behavior at all times
- Able to speak, read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality
- Able to use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program
- Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment
- Able to perform technical patient care activities
- Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
- Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies
- Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
- Able to lead, supervise, teach and collaborate
- Able to accept direction
- Able to think critically
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to perform basic math and statistical functions
- Able to manage multiple assignments effectively
- Able to organize and prioritize workload
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to problem solve
- Able to recall information with accuracy
- Able to pay close attention to detail
- Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care
- Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
- Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place
- Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position
- Able to discern temperature variances through touch
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
- Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment Course required
- Meets other requirements specified in the Plans for Providing Care for acute care, intermediate and intensive care units as assigned
Nice To Haves
- Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintaining specified level of care while transporting patients with admission orders from the emergency department to the unit
- Transporting patients within LLUMC units
- Assisting with expediting admissions, transfers and discharges
- Serving in the hospitality/discharge lounge
- Accepting a full or partial patient assignment on a unit
- Performing the nursing process independently
- Serving as an exemplary role model in patient care delivery methods
- Consistently demonstrating an advanced level of clinical practice, communication, and documentation
- Facilitating the empowerment of the nursing profession
- Implementing new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes
- Applying theoretical concepts to clinical practice
- Continually expanding knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in the pediatric population
- Utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism
- Contributing to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population
- Performing other duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
