About this role
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Performs the activities within the Prisma Health Patient Flow Operations department, including Central Bed Management and the Transfer Center. Central Bed Management is responsible for the placement of inpatient/observation patients, following the review of admission/discharge/transfer (ADT) orders and bed requests, in conjunction with physician assessment. In addition, the Transfer Center is responsible for the facilitation of direct admits and patient transfers from Prisma Health facilities, as well as external health care facilities and physician practices. Furthermore, Central Bed Management and the Transfer Center coordinate patient admissions, transfers and placement within the capacity and capabilities of each facility/unit.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Standardizes processes to ensure patients are admitted to the appropriate unit with the appropriate orders.
Hardwires standardized processes for inpatient transfers and patient discharges.
Evaluates bed turnaround times and develops action items to address opportunities.
Supports efforts to improve patient throughput and ensure safe, timely care transitions for our patients.
Strengthens utilization of current systems to support patient throughput.
Collaborates with the Emergency Department, inpatient units, Administrators on Duty, and Environmental Services to improve care transitions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Experience - Three (3) years Acute Care Nursing experience
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Licensed to practice as a RN in South Carolina.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)Location
10 Medical Park Rd RichlandFacility
7001 CorporateDepartment
70019678 Midlands Patient Flow OperationsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Other facts
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our facilities in the Greenville and Columbia surrounding markets are dedicated to improving the health of all South Carolinians through improved clinical quality, access to care and patient experience, while also addressing the rising cost of health care.
Our Purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
What you'll do
- The Registered Nurse will perform activities within the Patient Flow Operations department, focusing on patient admissions, transfers, and placements. They will collaborate with various departments to improve patient throughput and ensure safe care transitions.
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