Patient Flow Representative - PRN

Employment Type

• Part time
• Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description:

Position Summary

The patient flow Rep collaborates with nursing and ancillary departments to ensure appropriate placement of patients based on diagnosis, physician preference with consideration of bed availability at both MercyOne Des Moines/West Des Moines campuses. Responsible for monitoring census capacity and alerting the leadership team upon thresholds for activation of Peak Capacity Plan level activation. Responsible for bed flow functions including bed ordering, appropriate room assignments, assisting with direct admit requests and maintaining accurate bed availability information. This job description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned. Job Duties Maintains knowledge of floor specialty and physician preferences related to patient placement Aide with creation and updating of Clinical Road Maps and Patient Placement protocols Communicate and coordinate high priority patient movement and navigate barriers to patient placement Utilizes knowledge of current census information and potential inpatient bed needs to project accurate and appropriate placement of incoming patients. Act as an expert and Super-User for Bed Management software platform Assists with Transfer Center calls and communicating priorities to transfer center RNs. Details hand-off of information to next shift related to pending bed activity, admissions, discharges and transfers Hours: PRN - Scheduled as needed 12 hours shifts

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Knowledge of Medical Terminology required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Minimum 2 years previous experience in a health care setting Knowledge and efficient use of electronic health record, bed tracking systems, as well as basic office equipment Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System’s circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.