REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

Job summary

Coordinate admission, discharge, and transfer processes and promote efficient bed allocation so patients receive care in the appropriate hospital area. Coordinate hospital operations and patient placement, including in the absence of managers, department heads, and senior administrative personnel.

Job details

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the University Hospital of Northern BC. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Patient Care Coordinator, facilitates the delivery of the admission/discharge and transfer processes at UHNBC. The position requires in depth of knowledge of nursing theory, expert skills in nursing practice, communication, understanding and the ability to incorporate clinical skills to make appropriate decisions in the best interests of the patients and the hospital. This role will promote the efficient allocation and utilization of beds throughout UHNBC to support patients being in the appropriate area of care, receiving the highest quality of service. This position revolves around the ability to communicate with the necessary parties to problem solve the most efficient and effective solution to patient placement. The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the operations of the Hospital in the absence of managers, department heads and senior administrative personnel.

What you’ll do

Coordinate admission, discharge, and transfer processes and promote efficient bed allocation so patients receive care in the appropriate hospital area. Coordinate hospital operations and patient placement, including in the absence of managers, department heads, and senior administrative personnel.

Requirements

The role calls for in-depth nursing theory knowledge, expert nursing practice skills, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities. The nurse must apply clinical judgment to make appropriate decisions in the best interests of patients and the hospital.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Practice
• Patient Care
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Patient Placement
• Bed Allocation
• Hospital Operations
• Admission, Discharge, and Transfer Coordination
• Problem-Solving
• Resource Utilization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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