Patient Placement & Staffing Coordinator PCC - ORMC - Nights

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Patient Placement Coordinator monitors the Bedboard for efficient patient flow from admission to discharge. The patient placement coordinator monitors and inputs data related to all direct admissions and emergent and non-emergent transfers to ORMC while ensuring that they receive a bed timely. Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of healthcare related experience required.
• Medical terminology knowledge required.
• Computer experience required.
• Epic Experience Required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with shift managers and Administrative Supervisors regarding bed availability.
• Provides nursing units the information on patients to be placed via the Bedboard or telephone.
• Logs all appropriate information on the patient placement log and the Bedboard.
• Receives and books admission information from the Emergency Department, ancillary departments and physician offices.
• Receives and logs patient orders and distributes to nursing unit upon patient arrival.
• Creates and maintains patient placement spreadsheets and throughput reports.
• Assists NOM/ANM with generating and distributing department reports.
• Arranges for STAT cleans; calls and/or pages ready beds to areas where patients are waiting.
• Informs Administrative Supervisor of issues as they arise.
• Responsible for taking calls from nursing units regarding staffing deficits and bed management issues.
• Responsible for taking calls from and maintaining logs for flex pool team members and Alternate Duty Program employees regarding work availability.
• Responsible for communicating staffing needs in a timely manner to Administrative Supervisors and nursing unit leadership.
• Assists Administrative Supervisors with staffing.
• Responsible for tracking staff sick/absent calls.
• Demonstrates telephone etiquette, communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and to prioritize appropriately.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns of various customers of the Administrative Supervisors' office, some of which may be of a confidential nature.
• Establishes and maintains files and records.
• Operates copy machine and fax machine.
• Orders and stocks office supplies.

Benefits

• Career-growing FREE education programs.
• Well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.
• Benefits begin on day one.
• Flexibility to be present for your passions.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED