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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

This employee ensures a safe and efficient admission or transfer process into UofL Health. To accomplish this goal the Patient Placement RN will work with all persons needed to evaluate appropriate placement and facilitate a rapid transfer including physicians patient transportation providers nursing staff at referring hospitals and practices.

Essential Functions:
Evaluates processes tracks documents and coordinates patient transfers and direct admissions into the UofL Hospital
Obtains appropriate medical and demographic information from sending provider
Coordinates communication between referring physicians and the accepting physician
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with physicians and peers in order to provide excellent patient experience
Assigns appropriate bed placement for patients in ED PACU clinics and outlying facilities

Shift Requirements:
Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours
# Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week
Overtime Required: Infrequently Sometimes Often n/a (exempt position)

Other Functions:
Maintains compliance with all company policies procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
(Education Experience Licensure and Certification)

Additional Job Description:

Education:
Associates degree in Nursing (ADN) (required)
Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) (preferred)
Experience:
Two (2) years of nursing experience (required)
Five (5) years of nursing experience (preferred)
Licensure:
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)
Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (preferred)
Job Competency:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities critical to this role:
Customer service-oriented; responsive informs constituents of process pleasant to work with educates and provides timely accurate information
Ability to use prioritization skills to coordinate different patients coming from multiple areas
Ability to use conflict management skills to develop and implement strategies to assure continuous smooth inter- and intra-departmental workflow even in the face of conflicting priorities short term objectives or limited resources
Ability to build effective strong working relationships with employees colleagues management and vendors through trust communication and credibility
Ability to work with others serve others help others lead others mentor others take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
Ability to perform work in a neat efficient well-coordinated well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism

Language Ability:
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats

Reasoning Ability:
Able to critically think through complex patient situations process improvements evidence-based practice
Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in Cerner
Ability to navigate the multiple computer screens and systems
Ability to use teletracking software
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians patients residents visitors staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind body and spirit
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
Working together as a team to achieve our goals
Improving continuously by listening and asking for and responding to feedback
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
Using our resources wisely
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health
Work Environment/Job Activities:
How often does the job require exposure to or completion of the following
Activities HIGH
> 60% MODERATE
31 60% LIGHT
0 30% NONE
0%
Local Travel 0
0
0
1
National Travel 0
0
0
1
Loud Noises 0
0
1
0
Working at heights above 4 ft. 0
0
1
0
Working in confined spaces 0
1
0
0
Risk of injuries from equipment on the job 0
0
0
1
Temperature extremes 0
0
0
1
Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste 0
0
0
1
Radiation 0
0
0
1
Burns 0
0
0
1
Cuts/Punctures 0
0
0
1
Bloodborne/airborne pathogens 0
0
0
1
Combative/violent people 0
0
0
1
Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. High moderate or light)

Physical Requirements:
How often does the job require completion or use of the following

Activities HIGH
> 60% MODERATE
31 60% LIGHT
0 30% NONE
0%
Sitting for example at computer workstation for extended periods of time 1
0
0
0
Standing 0
0
1
0
Bending 0
0
1
0
Walking 0
0
0
1
Operating machinery 0
0
0
1
Dexterity 0
0
1
0
Vision 1
0
0
0
Hearing 1
0
0
0
Repetitive Motions 0
1
0
0
Lifting pushing and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs. 0
0
0
1
Lifting pushing and/or pulling objects over 50lbs. 0
0
0
1
Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs. 0
0
0
1
Standing or walking with objects over 10 lbs. 0
0
0
1
Equipment
Computer 1
0
0
0
Telephone 1
0
0
0
FAX 0
0
1
0
Scanner 0
0
1
0
Copier 0
1
0
0
Other physical activity or equipment usage if moderate or high (please explain):

Acknowledgement:
This job description is designed to list the essential functions competencies requirements and activities of the job all of which may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of this job description.

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