Capacity Management Coordinator RN/RRT/LPN/Medic

Facility CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department 1823 Capacity Management and Access Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 hours per week Shift Hours 7:30 PM - 6:00 AM (Night Shift) Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) Further benefits information available on our career website Job Overview CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. Job Summary The Capacity Management Coordinator is responsible for patient flow within the hospital and to and from outside sources. This position drives patient throughput by facilitating bed placement for patients designated for admission, discharge, and transfer. The coordinator mitigates barriers to discharge by working with nursing staff, case management, and support departments. It sets capacity targets based on staffing, anticipated boarders, and projected bed needs, collects clinical information for transfer requests and facilitates the transfer by matching patient clinical needs to facilities with bed capacity and service capability. The coordinator works in collaboration with multiple departments within each hospital to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staff, and works closely with each facility to identify, trend, and report barriers to patient throughput. Qualifications Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Experience: Preferred: Five years of clinical experience and at least one year of experience in Emergency Services, Case Management, Pre‑Hospital, Flight Nursing, or a Transfer Center. Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication and multitasking Excellent problem‑solving abilities and critical thinking Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Ability to efficiently use the electronic medical record Ability to work with multiple people while meeting numerous requests and deadlines Goal oriented with initiative and potential for self‑development; maintains organizational and priority‑setting skills Delegates appropriately to other team members Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with the public and co‑workers Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment Excellent telephone skills Licensure / Certification / Registration: RN License active in the state of Missouri BLS must be obtained within 90 days #J-18808-Ljbffr