RN-Patient Placement Center - Full Time
Baptist Memorial Health Care · Memphis, TN · 4 days ago
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Responsibilities
- Assesses bed availability for all areas of the hospital.
- Proficient in electronic bed management systems.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Provides clinical leadership.
- Sustains lifelong learning.
- Captures patient admissions and transfers:
- Coordinates with healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure appropriate unit placement.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate care and treatment.
- Ensures all necessary patient information is accurately documented and communicated to the appropriate healthcare providers.
- Manages patient flow throughout the hospital to prevent delays or bottlenecks.
- Facilitates communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Maintains compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to patient privacy and safety.
- Follows the escalation process involving Administration and House Supervisors.
- Facilitates transfer back process between entities.
- Monitors and coordinates care for emergent/urgent conditions (STEMI) through Pulsara.
- Enters orders timely for Strokes and STEMI's.
- Affords assistance with problem-solving regarding patient movement/orders.
Requirements
- Minimum Required: RN and 1 years in acute care.
- PREFERRED/DESIRED: Knowledge of Baptist hospitals and specialty units, EPIC experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Skills
- Strong computer literacy.
- Proficient typing skills.
- Excellent multitasking ability.
- Professional phone etiquette.
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