Nurse Coordinator Clinical/UKHC

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Job Title:

Nurse Coordinator Clinical/UKHC

NR08677

RN /PT TRANSFER FACILITATOR / COMMAND CENTER

H3280:Command Center

Lexington, KY

11

$25.71-42.94/hour

Staff

Full-Time

ADN

4 yrs

LICENSED NURSE

Sit for extended periods of time.
The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments

Must be able to work 40 hrs/four days a week, two 12hr and two 8hr Evening / Night shifts. Some Weekends and Holidays as required by the department.

The Patient Transfer Facilitator coordinates the placement of all admissions and transfers to UK Chandler / Good Samaritan in accordance with the clinical standard guidelines. Is responsible for ensuring that the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using current
admission criteria.
Follows protocols for direct acceptance of specific patient population.

Microsoft Access, Excel
Clinical Judgement
Conflict Resolution
Management of resources
Customer Service
Communication
Problem Solving
Delegation
Manage work flow
Patient through put
The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill.
The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently

Strongly prefer a candidate with BSN and 5-6 years RN experience. Prior coordination experience and a minimum of 18 months of critical care experience also preferred

02/23/2021

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