Req #: 241823Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - RESOURCE TEAMPosting Date: 12/18/2024Closing Info:
Open Until FilledSalary: 75% or 90% of $7,596 - $13,798 per monthShift: Alternate Work ShiftNotes:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for an RN Patient Throughput Coordinator (PTC). This position is for current/recent UW Medical Center – Montlake RNs only.WORK SCHEDULE
90% days and 75% or 90% nights, 8 and 12 hour shifts.POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
In close partnership with the Transfer Center and Admitting office, the PTC oversees placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. The PTC is responsible for ensuring that all patients are admitted to the most appropriate bed available using criteria for admission and determining if the patient is a candidate for observation or inpatient status. The PTC collaborates with the House Supervisor, department charge nurses, Transfer Center and clinical leaders and facilitates appropriate utilization of health care resources.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitates appropriate placement of patients based on level of care required.
In partnership with the Transfer Center, Triage MD and Admitting Department, monitors bed availability on all units including ICU, MIC, and SCCA. Initiates and delegates appropriate action when the demand for beds exceeds the supply.
Maintains ongoing scan of admissions, ED activity, OR and PACU activity.
Performs full Pre-admit and/or Bed Requests for unplanned admits coming through the ABCC.
Uses clinical judgment and collaborative skills to make decisions in the best interest of the patient.
Has detailed knowledge of daily schedules, census and inputs from all sources. Communicates with key staff to meet goal of expedited admission on a continuous basis.
Provides rapid response and expedites patient admission.
Attends medical center wide patient flow meeting as applicable to expedite patient placement. REQUIREMENTS
Current or recent RN at UW Medical Center - Montlake
At least 2 years experience in one or more areas of medical surgical or critical care nursing
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Proficient computer knowledge and skills with all systems and existing technology relating to staffing and patient flow. Ability to adapt to changing technology requirements.
Current State of Washington Registered Nurse Licensure. ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake) Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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