House Supervisor, Per Diem

About the role

The individual in this position collects and analyzes data on patient admissions, transfers, and bed availability in specified clinical areas to improve patient care and maximize bed utilization. This individual is responsible for ensuring the patient is admitted to the most appropriate admission level of care and bed assignment available using criteria for admission and shall function as a liaison for Physicians, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Unit staff, Care Management Staff, and other integral stakeholders ensuring efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates Bed Management Program to accept, coordinate, and assign bed placement requests using the Patient Placement Matrix.
• Covers for the Chief Nursing Officer/Administrator on Duty in the absence of the Chief Nursing Officer and/or Nursing Leadership.
• Evaluates all ED and direct admit requests for appropriate admission/level of care using lnterQual criteria, discuss concerns with physicians and suggest alternatives to admission as needed.
• Collaborates with Nursing Leadership and Nursing Unit staff to resolve delays and facilitate patient flow and bed utilization.
• Communicates with admitting physicians regarding bed request and assignment status and keep them apprised of admission progress.
• Educates physicians regarding appropriate documentation to support patient admission.
• Communicates with the Staffing Coordinator/Nursing Leadership to ensure safe and adequate staffing is in place to admit patients to the Nursing Units.
• Serves as back-up for the Director of Care Transitions on all activities relating to Care Management Services.
• Participates in hospital-wide quality improvement programs analyzing placement trends, opportunities for improvement, etc., continually improving services.
• Attends team meetings as assigned to give input and receive feedback regarding pertinent issues and services provided.
• Assists in arrangements for new admissions and discharges to/from the hospital.
• Coordinates activities with mortuaries and medical examiner.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current Washington State RN Licensure.
• Three (3) to five (5) years acute care clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in a variety of acute care nursing departments, preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Case Management and Utilization Review processes, including but not limited to, InterQual and acute-care patient status regulations and guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic medical record systems and Case Management Systems.
• An understanding of Quality processes and Medicare.
• Initiative, creativity and outstanding written and verbal communications are required.
• Demonstrates ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
• A strong Bed Management Operations background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access and overall computer literacy required.
• Demonstrate competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Exercises safe judgment in decision making.
• Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrate competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
• Certification in ACLS, BLS, TNCC and PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership skills with a philosophy of creating a high-trust culture that empowers employees as individual contributors and fosters a strong team environment.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Extra Incentive 15% per diem differential to base wage in lieu of benefits.

Pay

Per diem rate varies based on location and shift.

Schedule

Variable shifts and days of the week.