PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Patient Placement Specialist
PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804
Patient Placement Specialist
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PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Summary The Patient Placement Specialist will be responsible for daily patient flow, acting as the central facilitation point for patients requiring admission within the Parkview Health System (excludes L&D, PBH, Ortho Hospital and Rehab/CCC). Performs initial high level assessment to all incoming admission requests, making quick initiation of emergent transfers. Recognizes appropriate specialty or service line needed in relation to patient condition. Facilitates and participates in physician to physician contact and hand off to assure patient safety during hand off with plan of initial clinical care. Works collaboratively with Point of Entry Case Manager to ensure all patients have verified admission order and status review. Monitors and projects bed availability based on known, predicted, or expected transfers and discharges. Prioritizes patient placement based on acuity, bed availability, staffing, and services required. Works collaboratively with internal and external interdisciplinary staff as needed to achieve accurate patient placement and patient flow optimization to assure that access to healthcare throughout Parkview Health is not compromised. Coordinates all in‑house transfers and patient movement by triaging and supporting ICU capacity, OR throughput and ED decompression with the overall end point of supporting efficient capacity management. Responsible for assessing need, requests, clinical care requirements in all areas of patient care and prioritize those items to ensure that patient safety is not compromised. Oversees the Bed Coordinator.
Education Must have a BSN from accredited program. Acceptable accrediting agencies are CCNE, ACEN or CNEA.
Experience Must have two years of medical, surgical, or critical care experience. Experience with bed tracking, scheduling, and ED software preferred. Experience in pre‑certification, utilization, or case management desirable. Previous coding experience desirable.
Other Qualifications Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Ability to work independently, inter‑dependently, and set priorities.
Qualified RN's Will Receive
Competitive Rate of pay
Additional Flex Premium (If applicable)
Sign‑On Bonus
Student Loan Repayment – Up to $30,000
Tuition Assistance
Professional Growth – eXceed nursing recognition program
Ask about our Hotel Program!
Qualifications
Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required.
Additional certifications may be required for specified areas.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds. (Lifting requirements may be heavier for specified departments.) Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Why Parkview?
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time off, 403(b), Lifestyle Benefit Reimbursement
Education: Clinical Onboarding and TSAM Orientation Model, Nurse Residency
Growth: eXceed Nursing Recognition Program
Recognition: Magnet Recognition, 2023 CHIME Level 9 Acute recognition, 2023 Reader’s Choice awarded Best Hospital, Newsweek’s 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces, 2023 Forbes Top 50 America’s Best-in-State Employers
Culture: World‑class teamwork, Safety‑Focused, Personalized health journeys for co‑workers and family members
Lifestyle Benefits and Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – Reimburse for personal expenses and allow co‑workers who are passionate about serving their community to volunteer their time.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Summary The Patient Placement Specialist will be responsible for daily patient flow, acting as the central facilitation point for patients requiring admission within the Parkview Health System (excludes L&D, PBH, Ortho Hospital and Rehab/CCC). Performs initial high level assessment to all incoming admission requests, making quick initiation of emergent transfers. Recognizes appropriate specialty or service line needed in relation to patient condition. Facilitates and participates in physician to physician contact and hand off to assure patient safety during hand off with plan of initial clinical care. Works collaboratively with Point of Entry Case Manager to ensure all patients have verified admission order and status review. Monitors and projects bed availability based on known, predicted, or expected transfers and discharges. Prioritizes patient placement based on acuity, bed availability, staffing, and services required. Works collaboratively with internal and external interdisciplinary staff as needed to achieve accurate patient placement and patient flow optimization to assure that access to healthcare throughout Parkview Health is not compromised. Coordinates all in‑house transfers and patient movement by triaging and supporting ICU capacity, OR throughput and ED decompression with the overall end point of supporting efficient capacity management. Responsible for assessing need, requests, clinical care requirements in all areas of patient care and prioritize those items to ensure that patient safety is not compromised. Oversees the Bed Coordinator.
Education Must have a BSN from accredited program. Acceptable accrediting agencies are CCNE, ACEN or CNEA.
Experience Must have two years of medical, surgical, or critical care experience. Experience with bed tracking, scheduling, and ED software preferred. Experience in pre‑certification, utilization, or case management desirable. Previous coding experience desirable.
Other Qualifications Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Ability to work independently, inter‑dependently, and set priorities.
Qualified RN's Will Receive
Competitive Rate of pay
Additional Flex Premium (If applicable)
Sign‑On Bonus
Student Loan Repayment – Up to $30,000
Tuition Assistance
Professional Growth – eXceed nursing recognition program
Ask about our Hotel Program!
Qualifications
Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required.
Additional certifications may be required for specified areas.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds. (Lifting requirements may be heavier for specified departments.) Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Why Parkview?
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time off, 403(b), Lifestyle Benefit Reimbursement
Education: Clinical Onboarding and TSAM Orientation Model, Nurse Residency
Growth: eXceed Nursing Recognition Program
Recognition: Magnet Recognition, 2023 CHIME Level 9 Acute recognition, 2023 Reader’s Choice awarded Best Hospital, Newsweek’s 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces, 2023 Forbes Top 50 America’s Best-in-State Employers
Culture: World‑class teamwork, Safety‑Focused, Personalized health journeys for co‑workers and family members
Lifestyle Benefits and Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – Reimburse for personal expenses and allow co‑workers who are passionate about serving their community to volunteer their time.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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