Patient Placement RN
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- Employment Type: PRN
- Department: Patient Placement
- Hours/Pay Period: 0
The posted compensation range of $44.40 - $70.18 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Details
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This job is responsible for overseeing patient placement operations to assure that all aspects of patient access, placement, and flow are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) policies and procedures and applicable nursing care standards and regulatory requirements. Work is performed through continual monitoring of the Mission Control Wall of Analytics (WOA) made up of tiles that process/display real-time data from multiple source systems, including patient location, acuity, risk factors, turnaround times and real-time scheduling data. Work includes mentoring/guiding staff on the assigned shift to plan, prioritize, organize, direct and control all admissions and transfers between nursing units, external hospitals, Behavioral Health, Emergency Dept, PACU, procedural areas as well as direct admissions from provider offices/clinics.
Work includes: 1) serving as liaison between on-site bed management staff, Mission Control team members and the Transfer Center RN on all issues pertaining to patient placement; 2) maintaining ongoing communication with referring providers and transferring hospitals regarding bed availability/status and/or access delays; 3) predicting future patient placement pressure points and participating in the execution of over-capacity protocols; and 4) initiating interventions, within scope of practice, to accelerate patient flow or other mitigate barriers to optimal throughput.
Job duties require the services of a Registered Nurse who, based on training and work experience, uses professional knowledge and judgment in understanding and interpreting the clinical acuity/diagnoses of patients and integrating that data with real-time and predictive regional bed availability information to ensure that patients are timely matched with the appropriate facility, level of care and unit.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Manages, in collaboration with Mission Control Patient Placement Reps, all patient placement decisions in based on patient diagnosis, acuity and location, applicable risk factors and unit criteria/bed availability.
Works with staffing and/or nursing teams to adjust staffing and implement bed management plans in conjunction with the Nursing Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager.
Mentors and provides guidance to Patient Placement Reps and assures adequate staffing levels to meet Mission Control needs.
Works collaboratively with Mission Control Center team and other stakeholders to address, moderate and/or resolve real-time and predictive future patient placement flow and related issues.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare-related discipline, graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and five years of related clinical quality/performance improvement work experience in a health care setting that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities.
Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
Master’s degree in a discipline related to the requirements of the position is preferred
Licensure/Certification
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Washington State Board of Nursing.
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Your Potential Career Path
This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Patient Placement RN at VMFH Division Support Services?
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Proactive
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Balanced
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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