Coordinator of Patient Flow Emergency
Company: Wellstar Health Systems
Location: Austell
Posted on: January 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
At WellStar we all share common goals. That's what makes us so
successful - and such an integral part of our communities. We want
the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for
our colleagues. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in
Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the
communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care
models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.
Responsibilities
Full-Time Nightshift
The Emergency Department at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell that
provides comprehensive treatment, state-of-the-art technology, and
compassionate care.
We offer specialized emergency care for adults and children
performed by skilled and compassionate pediatric and adult
caregivers. Our department is separated into two distinct
departments for each patient population; one Pediatric Emergency
Department and one Adult Emergency Department.
Our department currently has 62 total patient beds including 12
pediatric patient beds that is staffed by experienced staff nurses
and physicians.
Wellstar Cobb Hospital has earned these high-level certifications
awarded by The Joint Commission, the nation's rating organization
for hospital quality:
A registered professional nurse who functions under the direction
of the E.D. Clinical Nurse Manager or the Assistant Nurse Manager
and is responsible for shift operations which includes: lead
staffing, patient flow activities and services, patient care for a
department within the nursing division of WellStar. Has
responsibility for implementing standards of practice, interpreting
system and department policies and procedures, and ensuring quality
patient care and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Is responsible for the efficiency and safety of patient flow
through the Emergency Department (adult, pediatric, fast track,
triage, behavioral health). Responsible for monitoring and
maintaining sound financial performance, staff efficiency and
productivity, materials and supplies management, patient/customer
satisfaction and appropriate reporting. Responsible for
coordinating department functions with the operations of other
hospital departments to maximize patient flow and
inter-departmental efficiency. Managing physician efficiency and
flow and physician relationships. Contributes to team retention and
promote and environment of trust as well as a leadership sponsor of
E.D. patient throughput metrics.
Based on expanded educational knowledge, clinical expertise and
experience, is responsible for the safe delivery of care that
adjusts to needs of the patient while considering population, age
and cultural diversity. These competentnursing care practices
address the biological, developmental, psychosocial, cultural and
clinical needs of the patient, family member and support system.
Contributes to the vision of Emergency Services, the strategic
planning process, and department goals by leading and prioritizing
operations to fulfill the mission, vision and strategic goals. Is
responsible for employee development as it relates to critical
thinking skills interfaced with patient flow principles and patient
safety with an emphasis on evidence-based practice supported by the
Shared Decision Making Model.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: Minimum of an Associate's degree in
nursing, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.Required Minimum
Certification: Georgia RN license required. TNCC and ENPC required
or obtained within 6 months of hire.Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 3 year of nursing practice in an Emergency
Department.Required Minimum Skills: Strong interpersonal, critical
thinking and decision-making skills. Works well with others
including providers from a collaborative, team-focused, patient
centered perspective. Communicates effectively both orally and in
written form with all levels of internal and external resources.
Analytical skills necessary to solve technical, clinical and
managerial challenges. Sufficient clinical and leadership
experience to ensure competence and credibility to lead others.by
Jobble
Keywords: Wellstar Health Systems, Atlanta , Coordinator of Patient Flow Emergency, Other , Austell, Georgia
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