- Location
- SE Health Hospital, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
Southeast. Always the right career direction.
Job Description Summary
The Patient Placement Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all hospital admission and accommodation activities; Administers the policies and operational procedures necessary for the coordination of expeditious, safe admission of patients; Provides clinical expertise and technical assistance to the professional and clerical staff with regard to eligibility requirements and bed availability; Assumes technical responsibility for hospital transfers, admissions, and accommodations; Serves as a liaison between admitting, nursing staff, physicians, and transferring hospitals to ensure proper placement.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Is responsible for the coordination of all hospital admission and accommodation activities;
- Administers the policies and operational procedures necessary for the coordination of expeditious, safe admission of patients;
- Provides clinical expertise and technical assistance to the professional and clerical staff with regard to eligibility requirements and bed availability;
- Assumes technical responsibility fro hospital transfers, admissions, and accommodations;
- Serves as a liaison between admitting, nursing staff, physicians, and transferring hospitals to ensure proper placement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of a school of nursing with current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama;
- At least five (5) years of clinical and/or supervisory experience.
LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- Ability to read, write, and speak English;
- Must be able to communicate effectively to individuals of various cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and educational levels.
SKILLS:
- Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support;
- Annual completion of competency requirements;
- Must be able to work with other health care disciplines/departments effectively;
- Must be able to assess and prioritize needs of patients based on available resources;
- Experience in operating computers,
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field (preferred).
