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Facility Sanford Broadway Med Ctr Location Fargo, ND Address 801 Broadway N Fargo, ND 58102 USA Shift Night Job Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 36.00 Salary Range $36.50 - $55.00 Department Details This position is full time straight night schedule. It is a challenging and rewarding position for an experienced RN whose main responsibilities will be taking phone calls from providers and coordinating patient transfers and care among all Fargo locations.
Responsible for continuity of operations within the facility by overseeing patient admissions and transfer activity while monitoring bed-patient care capacity both currently and prospectively. Sign on bonus available for eligible candidates. Additional night premium applicable.
Job Summary The Patient Placement Leader is responsible for continuity of operations within the facility by overseeing patient admissions and transfer activity while monitoring bed-patient care capacity both currently and prospectively. Responsible for facilitating continuous throughput of patients from all points of entry by utilizing effective verbal and written communication. Must be able to make efficient and effective clinical decisions and coordinate and deploy ancillary services to needed areas.
The patient placement leader is the liaison between clinical and ancillary departments. Responsible for evaluating patient status, reviewing patient chart regarding current clinical conditions, and determining placement of patient based on patient history and stability. Requires flexibility, ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time, and effectively manage conflict and stress.
Requires a thorough understanding of organization. Current knowledge related to departmental policies and each departments clinical practice. Must have current understanding of regulations and scope of practice for various roles. Connect with clinical leaders to assess patient flow. Coordinate the placement of all admissions, elective, and emergent, and transfers in accordance with the clinical standards and guidelines.
This position will also be responsible for directing patient admissions to the most appropriate bed available using criteria for admission. Providing oversight of patient throughput to minimize delays in bed turnaround times. Planning for required staffing resources needed to support patient placements. Make appropriate patient placement decisions using admission guidelines that define the level of care each unit can provide and specialty care availability.
Uses proactive demand capacity planning to project needed beds and staffing for the number of patients expected to present for admission. Communicates regularly with timely updates to ensure optimal patient flow and address throughput barriers. Utilizes data measurement and patient flow event information to drive for improved results.
Participants in review of staffing effectiveness in relation to impact on patient flow. Mentors and assists nursing staff to maximize proficiency and timeliness in the admission, transfer, and discharge processes. Reviews patient flow events and participates in root cause analysis and improvement activities.
Qualifications Bachelors degree in nursing preferred. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including but not limited to:
Minimum of three years clinical experience required. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring, or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.
Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:
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Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and a member of the Military Friendly Employer program. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talents@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0248862 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No