Responsible for coordinating and optimizing patient movement throughout the hospital to ensure timely patient access to care, efficient utilization of hospital resources and safe patient placement. Works collaboratively with all patient care areas to manage patient progression and reduce delays.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing required.
Minimum of three (3) years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting required. Previous experience in bed control/patient flow preferred.
· Degree in nursing required and demonstrated proficiency working with patient flow/bed control activities.
· Ability to manage a changing working environment as a result of changing patient needs. Proven interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills to effectively communicate (oral and written) with management and co-workers.
· Ability to manage stressful situations and a changing work environment related to patient and department needs.
· Demonstrated competence, clinical expertise, and sound professional judgement.
· Demonstrated ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve and respond quickly to meet departmental needs.
· Demonstrate proficiency in utilization of relevant technologies to manage patient throughput on an hourly basis to ensure all departments are meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
The Valley Hospital-Paramus
Night (United States of America)
Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
Pay Range: $52.69 - $65.86 (per hour)
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Valley Health System is a regional healthcare system in northern New Jersey. It includes The Valley Hospital, a 385-bed, not-for-profit, regional acute-care hospital that has been consistently recognized for quality care and patient satisfaction; Valley Home Care, a home care and hospice agency; and Valley Medical Group, a multispecialty group practice of more than 200 doctors and advanced practice professionals representing over 40 medical and surgical specialties who practice at The Valley Hospital in Paramus, Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care in Paramus, eight urgent and primary care centers in New Jersey and New York and many community-based physician practices throughout the region.
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