Registered nurse - patient flow coordinator

Job summary

Reporting to the Stollery Children's hospital Flow Manager, the Registered Nurse - Flow Coordinator functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Working in collaboration with unit management, bed management and others, the incumbent is responsible for promoting optimal patient flow by facilitating the effective management of patient access to services. Role facilitates and supports patient flow strategies in real time to improve access to care for patients while decreasing bottlenecks within the patients length of stay through the system. Using data analytics, connect care r…

Job details

Reporting to the Stollery Children's hospital Flow Manager, the Registered Nurse - Flow Coordinator functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Working in collaboration with unit management, bed management and others, the incumbent is responsible for promoting optimal patient flow by facilitating the effective management of patient access to services. Role facilitates and supports patient flow strategies in real time to improve access to care for patients while decreasing bottlenecks within the patients length of stay through the system. Using data analytics, connect care reports/dashboards and other tools, the role monitors and supports site flow and removal of barriers to discharge. The role participates in site presentations and events related to flow. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable. Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. 3-5 years of related acute care experience. 3-5 years as an Assistant Head Nurse or in a leadership role in acute care setting. 3-5 years of Bed management or flow-related experience an asset. Knowledge of Edmonton zone escalation processes and site-specific workflows for flow. Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to make critical decisions under pressure. Demonstrated collaborative skills. Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Microsoft · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

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