Job Information
WellSpan Health Patient Placement Coordinator - RN - WellTrack - Days in York, Pennsylvania
Full time - Days
0645-01915
Every 3rd weekend & rotating holidays
General Summary
Coordinates, communicates and predicts impacts to bed management, transfers and admissions from all possible points of entry and provides general oversight of patient placement and patient flow throughout the Hospital/Health System.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Provides patient flow coordination, management and optimization 24/7 and coordinates all associated activities with Physicians, Providers and other Clinical Personnel, to ensure timely patient placement based on the patient's care needs, diagnosis and acuity.
Promotes cooperation and effectively communicates to appropriate professionals throughout the hospital/health system to achieve the objectives of the patient logistics' department regarding the improvement of patient flow and urgency for placement and movement of patients during elevated capacity situations.
Prioritization and utilization of guidelines to accurately predict and manage patient flow based on the needs, diagnosis and acuity of all patients through all points of entry within the facility and Health System.
Coordinate and facilitate direct admissions and transfers, including making appropriate transportation arrangements for the smooth transition and coordination of care.
Uses exceptional clinical judgment, based on acquired nursing skills, knowledge base and education to assess patient's care delivery needs, acuity, diagnosis and required specialty services in relation to unit placement and available clinical resources.
Common Expectations:
Coordinates and integrates services within the department/procedural areas/entity, with other departments/procedural areas/entities, and with the System's primary functions.
Continuously assesses and improves the department/entity/System's performance. Maintains appropriate quality control/assessment programs (if applicable).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Associates Degree In Nursing. Required
Bachelors Degree In Nursing (BSN). Preferred
Work Experience:
2 years Relevant experience. Required
5 years Clinical nursing experience in a highly paced acute care environment. Preferred and
Supervisory and/or charge experience considered essential. Preferred
Licenses:
Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Typing and moderate computer skills and knowledge preferred.
Quality of Life
Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.
Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.
York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.