Program Coordinator - Ortho MedSurg Unit

Position Summary & Highlights

We are seeking a Program Coordinator for our Ortho Med Surg located in Bakery City, Oregon. This is a full-time day's (40 hours per week) position.

About the Role

Our ideal candidate will coordinate the swing bed program under the direction of the Medical/Surgical supervisor. This role involves growing swing bed patient volume through collaboration with inpatient units, providers, therapy services, and care management across Saint Alphonsus Healthcare system as well as other acute care hospitals. The Program Coordinator will also serve as a central point of contact for discharging hospitals and for patients/families in the swing bed program. They are responsible for ensuring quality care for patients of all ages across the life span and supporting them throughout their stay to facilitate a smooth transition back into the community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the swing bed program under the direction of the Medical/Surgical supervisor.
• Collaborate with inpatient units, providers, therapy services, and care management across Saint Alphonsus Healthcare system as well as other acute care hospitals to grow swing bed patient volume.
• Serve as a central point of contact for discharging hospitals and for patients/families in the swing bed program.
• Ensure quality care for patients of all ages across the life span and support them throughout their stay to facilitate a smooth transition back into the community.
• Provide clinical support and fulfill job duties as necessary within their licensed professional field, including patient care activities both direct and indirect for swing bed patients.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS.
• Must have verbal skills to present information and ideas, capable of dealing with people and working closely with patients.
• Workable knowledge of safety procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must have patience and enthusiasm as well as the willingness and ability to handle difficult situations with good judgment.
• Must be able to work as a team member.
• Must have ability to multi-task easily and manage time.
• Willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification.
• A Physical Therapy Assistant license may be required.

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is preferred.

Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one. Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop. We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.