Coordinator - Patient Flow

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Patient Flow Coordinator Position Summary

The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications is required for all Patient Care area Positions. Responsible for the overall movement of patients through the organization in a safe and efficient manner. Improve the communication and coordination between patient care units, departments, clinical teams and external organizations/providers.

Patient Flow Coordinator Position Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to read and communicate in the English language.
• Decisive judgment.
• Effective listening skills.
• Clinical nursing knowledge to be able to prioritize patient flow.
• Team centered, collaborative and pro-active approach to patient placement.
• Critical thinking skills.

Education

• Licensed and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or compact licensure state.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a Baccalaureate Degree in nursing preferred.

Mental Demands

• Demonstrates effective communication skills oral and written.
• Often works under pressure of time and accuracy in organizing and accomplishing work.
• Readily assumes additional responsibilities.
• Anticipates problems and proceeds with resolution in an organized, effective manner.

Experience

• A minimum of one year in a supervisory role desired (clinical supervisor, manager or nursing supervisor) - other supervisory experience will be considered based on the overall experience of the candidate
• ACLS desired upon hire or obtained within 6 months
• A minimum of five years in an acute care nursing environment, critical care or ED preferred

Patient Flow Coordinator Work Schedule

• 12 hour shifts.
• Holiday rotation.
• Weekend rotation.

Patient Flow Coordinator Benefits

• At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members wor (king at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

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