Registered Nurse Hospitalist Coordinator

Job Essentials

Reviews hospitalists' patient census and uses clinical expertise to divide patient loads to create work-list each day. Includes reviewing on-going census changes due to discharges and new admissions, reviewing pertinent patient information to facilitate physician rounding, and planning the day for physicians to see patients in an appropriate order.

Organizes the logistics for physician rounds by gathering paperwork, forms, and medication reconciliation and prepares orders and prescriptions for discharging patients by obtaining patient information, preferred pharmacy, preferred place to obtain follow up labs, etc. at the direction of the physician.

Maintains appropriate communication with community physicians and assists the Hospitalists with appropriate hand-off. Screens and, where appropriate, answers questions from patients and families post discharge. Fields questions from pharmacies, mortuaries, etc. and appropriately fill out forms for death certificates and billing requests.

Patient Engagement

Works with physicians and patients to actively improve patient engagement and patient satisfaction scores by answering questions in ways patients can understand, spending time alleviating family and patient concerns, and providing written information and resources.

Operational Effectiveness

Uses resources effectively and looks for ways to reduce cost while maintaining positive clinical and service outcomes. Works with Hospitalists, Case Management, and Social Services to identify barriers to care, reduce length of stay, and decrease cost.

Employee Engagement

Role models and fosters an environment of professionalism and personal engagement in the department and hospital by treating each other with mutual respect and working with physicians, members of the interdisciplinary team, and management to create a dynamic environment that fosters trust and feedback.

Physician Engagement

Works with Physicians to develop standardized processes and approaches for treatment for various diseases using evidence based medicine. Provides physician reminders for consistent, quality practice. Works to represent Intermountain Healthcare in a positive way by explaining the hospitalists' role to patients and families in a way they can understand. Reinforces Hospitalists role, manages up each physician, and thoroughly describes Primary Care Provider and Hospitalists relationship to patients and families.

Community Stewardship

Participates in opportunities to market the hospitalists program to outlying clinics. Performs follow up phone calls on discharged patients to ensure questions are answered and concerns are addressed.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Two years of clinical hospital experience.
• Basic computer experience.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in training and auditing procedures.
• Clear understanding of health care products, ethics policies, and internal processes.

Location and Schedule

Primary Location: Utah Valley Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8
Shift Details: 8 hours/week, part time, every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday), holiday rotation, pick up open shifts as able

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$41.20 - $62.17

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.