RN Patient Flow Coordinator - Nights

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Transfer Nurse is responsible for coordination and communication of transfer requests for LCMC Health Adult Hospital Market (AHM) facilities by using problem-solving, critical thinking, and excellent customer service skills. This professional will act as a facilitator and decision-maker while applying nursing knowledge as a foundation for placement decisions and communications. This role will also be responsible for bed planning and throughput facilitation at designated LCMC Health Adult Hospitals.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in inpatient nursing / call center / critical care / ED
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR
• Licensed Registered Nurse through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• Basic Nursing skills with high level critical thinking ability.
• Exhibits excellent customer relationship skills including telephone and personal communication with all customer groups (physicians, administrators, nurses, case managers, and other team members).
• Proficient in hospital computer systems for accurate data collection, monitoring and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the “point person” to facilitate incoming transfers/transports, maintain communication with all parties including but not limited to attending/accepting MD and referring facility.
• Uses problem-solving skills to determine best course of action which will be satisfactory to the patient and referral health care team and optimize communication with the appropriate physician.
• Utilizes nursing experience and education as foundations for gathering accurate clinical data to assure appropriate and prompt transfer and placement of the patient.
• Responsible for documenting, tracking, and coordinating logistics for hospital transfers and bed planning.
• Establishes and maintains a high degree of awareness and knowledge of hospital’s medical staff, services and programs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuous education and accepts new assignments and performs additional duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees