Registered Nurse - Patient Placement - Weekend Nights

Patient Placement Leader

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Sanford Broadway Med Ctr Location: Fargo, ND Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $38.00 - $55.00

Department Details

Patient Placement 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. Must be able to make efficient clinical decisions.

Minimum of three years of inpatient experience strongly preferred.

Straight weekend and night premiums applicable!

Sign on bonus available for eligible candidates!

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, 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 department's 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

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

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 and/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 offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Req Number: R-0260087 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No