Role Overview: Coordinates patient flow and throughput in the emergency department, collaborating with staff, leadership, and ancillary departments to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care. Acts as a strong role model in professional practice, fostering effective communication, resource utilization, and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitors patient volumes and coordinates placement based on acuity levels.
- Communicates patient flow activities and issues to leadership and staff.
- Assists with bed availability and collaborates to address delays and barriers in patient care.
- Utilizes tele-tracking and coordinates transfers to optimize bed management and patient movement.
- Provides comprehensive shift reports, including bed status, critical patients, and pending dispositions.
- Supports prompt discharge and room cleaning to facilitate patient throughput.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required); Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Work Environment & Additional Details: Typically performed in a clinical setting with responsibilities aligning with organizational policies. The role involves working evening shifts, every other weekend, and holiday commitments.