Patient Placement RN

Patient Placement RNFairview is seeking a Patient Placement RN to join our team at our Midway Campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE/64 hours every two weeks) and is benefit eligible. This role is scheduled for day/evening shifts with start times of 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m., and includes an every-third-weekend rotation. The Patient Placement RN plays a vital role in coordinating patient flow and ensuring timely placement to support safe, efficient care across the health system.The Patient Placement RN will collaborate with hospital staff and physicians to support optimal patient flow across the system. This position will be responsible for daily shift operations for all internal and external hospital transfers including PACU, ED and procedural areas, in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for overall patient flow and internal patient placement process across M Health FairviewPrioritizes patient placement based upon patient need and hospital capacityCoordinates, prioritizes and expedites internal transfers, transfers between all M Health Fairview hospitals, and transfer admissions from PACU, ED, and other procedural areasCoordinates, prioritizes and expedites external transfersIdentifies and evaluates bed availability in all patient care departmentsApplies knowledge of hospital and unit admission criteria and type of care provided in each department and service to appropriately place patients using critical thinking skillsMaintains and communicates the global picture of system hospital capacityEngages in improvement efforts designed to help the system and the SOC function more efficiently and improve patient care processes and outcomesResponsible for developing and maintaining relationships and working collaboratively with Acute Care site leaders including, but not limited to Charge Nurse, Nurse Managers, Director of Nursing, etc. in all patient care areasUnderstands staffing levels on the patient care units based on communication with the staffing office, unit leadership and the Administrative Nursing Supervisor(s)Routinely provides recommendations to Manager of Patient Placement to ensure the patient placement process is operating effectivelyCommunicates frequently with Emergency Department, PACU and procedural areas to prevent backlog of admissions and implement procedures that will avoid diversionsServes as a liaison for clinical and operational issues surrounding timely transfers and discharges to optimize bed utilizationMaintains positive working relationships with provider groups and nursing staffHelps medical staff problem-solve around barriers to efficient placement, such as considerations of alternative hospitals, need for telemetry, isolation and other patient and system factorsKeeps providers and external referring providers up-to-date on status and triage of patients awaiting placement, as appropriateDemonstrates ability to advocate for and promote care or service, adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population servedPartners with patient caregivers in placement decision-makingKnowledge of physical, psychosocial and cognitive developmental needs of populations servedCommunicates in a respective mannerContributes to a safe, secure environmentModifies clinical placement based on populations servedProvides education to leadership regarding patient placement decisionsRequired QualificationsAssociate of Science in Nursing3 years recent clinical experience as an RN in a hospital settingExceptional interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent critical thinkingStrong sense of service orientationAbility to garner respect from multiple disciplinesPromotes teamworkExhibits a positive attitudeDemonstrated ability for follow-throughAbility to be respectful of different viewpointsAbility to collaborate, multi-task and prioritizeAbility to make rapid, appropriate decisions while standing firm on the decisionAbility to articulate the context of the decision-making processDemonstrates proactive planningRegistered Nurse MN Upon HirePreferred QualificationsBachelor of Science Nursing orMaster of Science Nursing5 years recent clinical experience as an RN in a hospital setting with charge nurse or operations management experience3 years recent patient placement experienceBenefit OverviewFairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!Compensation DisclaimerAn individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.EEO StatementEEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status