Nurse coordinator Jobs in Baltimore, MD

General Summary of Position Oversees and manages patient placement within the entirety of the hospital and when appropriate coordinates with medical providers and staff on future bed assignments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all bed control functions following established guidelines for patient placement related to diagnosis, isolation needs and level of care requirements.
• Triages and prioritizes bed assignments to facilitate hospital throughput. Maintain listing of cleaned and ready rooms available for patients.
• Coordinates all admission, discharge and transfer functions though open communication with unit staff to include rounding the units regularly.
• Communicates with physicians and nurses regarding emergency arrivals and direct admissions. Decision will be based on bed availability, treatment plan, and admission criteria.
• Initiates and maintains communication throughout the day with Emergency Department, Operating Room, and specialty areas. Attends daily care coordination rounds; strategizes and recommends anticipated placement of patient to appropriate unit as placement is necessary.
• Collaborates with Environmental Services (EVS) and Nursing Supervisors to maintain an accurate assessment of available rooms for patients.
• Escalates any barriers to efficient patient throughput to the nursing supervisor and / or Director in a timely manner.
• As needed conducts clinical assessments of patients for appropriate bed placement based on level of care.
• Executes independent clinical judgement to ensure safe patient placement and bed assignments.
• Participates in QI initiatives related to patient throughput and hospital capacity management.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position has a hiring range of $37.5 - $54.92