Organization:
SMCS-Valley AdministrationPosition Overview:
Coordinates all activities which involves the placement and movement of patients including admissions, transfers and discharges. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent job performance and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.Job Description:
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
PATIENT PLACEMENT SERVICES:
• Maintains current records in the hospital information system regarding discharges and transfers, providing accurate data for other departments, e.g., Lab; Private Branch Exchange (PBX), Dietary, Pharmacy etc.
• Tracks the location of staffed beds available, allowing efficient patient placement for delivery of appropriate patient care.
• Responsible for the daily placement of elective admissions which have been pre-scheduled.
• Provides direction in transferring of patients within critical care units, acute care units and post-acute care units.
• Reconciles/corrects midnight census.
• Communicates regularly with the Admissions department to inform of current census.
• Maintain frequent contact with Staffing Office for coordinating admission placement.
• Maintains up-to-date bed availability in the event of a community disaster
• Notifies the appropriate individuals to initiate the Critical Bed Census process during high census.
• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
CLERICAL:
• Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient appointments; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient electronic health records (EHR).
• Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient, including all treatment performed, in medical and departmental records as required.
SAFETY:
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each procedure.
COMPLIANCE:
• Maintains strictest confidence of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Performs quality care in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and care.
• Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements.
EDUCATION:
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Job Shift:
NightsSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
12Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
Rotating WeekendsBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
36Employee Status:
RegularNumber of Openings:
2This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $79.30 to $103.86 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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