Capacity Management RN - Hopewell - PER DIEM

divh2Patient Logistics Coordinator/h2pCapital Health is the regions leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region./ppCapital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates./ppThe listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time)./pp$41.60 - $54.63/ph2Essential Functions/h2ulliCoordinates the overall functions of the Patient Logistics department and Transfer Center in conjunction with the Manager. Coordinates bed flow and transfer center functions through the management of the capacity management board as well as the CAD system./liliProvides daily operational oversight and decision making of patient flow activities throughout Capital Health by collaborating with Patient Access, Emergency and Surgical Services departments, as well as physician offices, in assessing, planning and implementing patient flow activities to promote patient and customer satisfaction./liliCommunicates with clinical unit staff regarding transfers and admissions and facilitates timely movement of the patient./liliCollaborates with the physician, care manager, and floor staff to ensure timely coordination of discharge and transfer. Communicates and collaborates with physicians regarding transfer orders as needed./liliAssesses patient status/acuity to facilitate the efficient movement of patients through the hospital system by prioritizing inpatient admissions, critical care admissions, and internal/external transfers./liliServes as an expert clinical resource for patient placement by ensuring smooth functioning of the Logistics Center process to reduce wait times and avoid unnecessary movements of patients. Serves as contact person for capacity management as it relates to admissions and transfers./liliEnsures throughput on units and compliance with transfer process through management of people and process. Delegates tasks appropriately and employs resources as needed to ensure high quality and efficient care related to patient flow./liliIdentifies and anticipates barriers to discharge/patient flow activities and works to ensure throughput in ED, inpatient units and compliance with transfer process through management of people, metrics and process improvement./liliActivates the Hospital Surge/Capacity plan based on the guidelines established and works to initiate/activate/manage/close identified overflow patient care areas. Reviews blocked and closed beds daily to complete daily closed bed report with bed numbers and reasons for closure./liliMonitors inpatient bed status and upgrades bed cleaning status via bed tracking system to expedite patient flow to a clean bed. Coordinates with Transport and Environmental Services supervisors to expedite patient flow./liliMonitors patient movement within and outside CH to ensure timely and efficient transfers of patients to avoid additional unnecessary length of stay./liliCoordinates the transport of patients to and from Capital Health facilities. Coordinates the transfer of patients that need emergent or non-emergent Neurological, Trauma, Cardiac or other specialized medical services at Capital Health./liliFacilitates physician to physician communications for admission to a Capital Health facility or out of Capital Health for transfer./liliDispatches and tracks Wheelchair, BLS, and SCT services using computer aided dispatch (CAD) or outsource requests to contracted agencies. Requests Uber transportation for discharged patients./liliCoordinates with the County 9-1-1 Communications Center and Capital Health EMS units or supervisors./liliReceives updates from Capital Health facilities reporting diversion status and reports the status to various County and State agencies./liliCommunicates openly and effectively by providing ongoing education to the health care team on the overall patient flow strategy on rationale for patient placement./liliUses effective and appropriate communication styles with colleagues. Promotes team momentum, enthusiasm and pride./liliFunctions as a department team member to support the unit and Capital Healths goals, objectives and established policies./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulh2Minimum Requirements/h2ulliEducation: Associates degree and graduate from accredited school of nursing./liliExperience: Four years experience in an acute care hospital setting to include minimum Telemetry experience. Critical Care experience preferred./liliOther Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ/liliKnowledge and Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary to communicate effectively and utilize effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills to support a cohesive multidisciplinary team and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Possesses ability to use critical thinking, logic and reasoning to address complex situations. Demonstrates responsiveness to needs of patients, other care team members, and self. Ability to organize and prioritize, in a fast-paced environment. Ability to leverage interdepartmental relationships to remove obstacles./liliSpecial Training: Possesses computer skills that include data input into multiple systems, working knowledge of windows based applications such as Microsoft Office skills, and ability to learn hospital based programs for access to lab results, bedtracking, etc. Able to abstract medical information./li/ulh2Physical Demands and Work Environment/h2ulliFrequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Keyboard use/repetitive motion/liliOccasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities/liliContinuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear/liliLifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs./liliSensory Requirements include: Accurate Hearing/liliAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A/li/ulh3RN123/h3pThis position is eligible for the following benefits:/pulliRetirement Savings and Investment Plan/liliDisability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)/liliSick Time Off/liliEmployee Assistance Program/li/ulpThe pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level./ppThe salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria./p/div