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Registered Nurse RN Coord ED Flow-Throughput

Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) RN Coord ED Flow-Throughput? At Valley Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Benefits Valley Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated RN Coord ED Flow-Throughput like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications The RN Coordinator ED Flow/Throughput ensures high quality, patient-centered care by facilitating the throughput of patients within the Emergency Department to provide optimum efficiency of department resources and timely management of patient care. The RN Coordinator evaluates staffing matrix and patient volume patterns to identify optimal staffing schedules. The RN Coordinator supports patient safety initiatives and quality improvement activities that promote the vision, mission, and values of the organization. What you will do in this role: Collaborate with all Emergency Department staff to ensure proper patient placement and facilitate patient movement throughout the department. Coordinates EMS transports and triage staff to facilitate timely room assignment and hand-off reports. Coordinates transfers for patients being admitted from the ED in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor. Manages workload and patient needs by delegating duties to appropriate licensed and unlicensed staff. Acts as a liaison between and with physicians, patient/family, hospital staff, and outside agencies in an effort to promote efficient patient flow. Recognizes and prevents discharge “batching” that delays patient discharges and inhibits timely utilization of patient beds. Examines wait times for admitting, testing, test results (i.e. Labs, X-Rays), and all other aspects affecting patient throughput. Analyzes staff efficiency patterns and time management related to patient treatment. Monitors Emergency Department waiting room for surge conditions and implementing solutions promptly. Monitors standard treatment /benchmark criteria to reduce occurrences of defined outliers or negative QA evaluations. Collects metrics data for evaluation by senior leadership. Make recommendations to leadership to enhance current processes or create new practices to better serve customers, staff, and hospital system. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to identify and resolve issues that affect patients and the team. Provides leadership by serving as a clinical resource and role model. Assists with maintaining an environment that promotes patient safety. Ensure department is properly equipped at all times. Performs direct patient care as needed, within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.C What qualifications you will need: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course Nonviolent Crisis Intervention PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt (RN) Registered Nurse Associate Degree BSN Preferred 1 year RN experience in an acute care setting Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center . Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Coord ED Flow-Throughput opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.