Nursing Admin RN Coordinator

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Nursing Admin RN Coordinator for their Nursing Administration department responsible for assisting the Manager of Patient Care Services, and/or Nursing Supervisor in the management of Cottage Call Center and Staffing Office functions; other duties as assigned.


* Patient Placement Cottage Call Center/Bed Planner: Assigns patients on a daily basis to ensure optimum patient care for all units.

Discusses patient placement needs with each unit that will provide the best possible patient care based on established areas of expertise, scheduled staff and available resources.

Forecasts placement needs for following shifts.

Identifies patient placement problems or issues, begins intervention, if necessary, then consults with Manager of Patient Care Services and/or Nursing Supervisor.

Accurately compiles and prepares periodic statistical reports as directed.

Utilizes knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Demonstrates basic computer skills.

Demonstrates strong inter-personal skills that reflect a positive attitude and sense of commitment to our patients, work associates and community.



* Staffing: Assigns nursing staff to ensure adequate staffing on all units, utilizing mandated ratios, acuity ranges and nursing workload standards.

Demonstrates an understanding of staffing needs and forecasts staffing for the following shift and communicates appropriately.

Acts on staffing problems and issues, and notifies Nursing Managers or Manager of Patient Care Services or Nursing Supervisor.

Follows SBCH policy guidelines to determine appropriate floating, cancellation and overtime utilization due to census fluctuations.

Assigns staff according to level of competency.

Assists with timekeeping functions by maintaining sick time, late calls and other attendance records.

Accurately completes and transcribes information on daily staffing sheets and 6 weeks schedules.



* Cottage Call Center/Transfer Center: Independently engages and manages pre-transfer screening for all inquiries.

Ensures compliance with EMTALA guidelines.

Ensures appropriateness of admissions/higher level of care needs.

Coordinates timely, service-oriented communication between all relevant stakeholders: Sending facility, referring physician, receiving physician, and receiving service line area.

Assures appropriate transportation is orchestrated to best meet the needs of the patient served.

Validates patients classification/accommodation prior to admission (inpatient vs.

observation).

Maintains timely and accurate records for transfer management activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Level of Education


* Minimum: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)


* Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:


* Minimum: Current California nursing license in good standing.

Years of related Work Experience


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