Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Glenview, Illinois
The Patient Flow Coordinator provides direct patient care, performs comprehensive nursing assessments, and coordinates patient flow within the Immediate Care Center. They also serve as a clinical resource for staff, manage urgent medical situations, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
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Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Assist in rectifying deficiencies as requested. Assume responsibility for and supervision of the appropriate care of medical equipment. For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief complaint and patient needs utilizing the nursing process. Based on findings, seek solutions and offer opinions to physicians and other health care providers. Document all nursing assessments in the patient's medical record. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Understand and uphold the protocols and procedures for release of patient medical information. Demonstrate clinical competency and independently perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, measurement of vital signs, preparation of lab specimens, etc. Interpret and define abnormalities detected in tests and procedures, then take appropriate remedial action. Document all interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate. Communicate and collaborate with other clinical and administrative departments in order to coordinate appropriate patient care, as needed. Communicate with outside agencies or facilities as appropriate. Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls and results using clinical assessment skills and service standards. Communicate results/plan of care with patients by phone or MyChart per department procedure. Document all assessments in the patient medical record as appropriate. Manage urgent/emergent medical situations as appropriate and in accordance with the organization's protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests. Obtain and/or operate emergency equipment according to relevant standards. Serve as a resource for staff and physicians for daily problem solving and decision-making. Maintain a consistent alertness to patient care needs and take a proactive approach to address/resolve issues. Delegate appropriate tasks according to Illinois law and organizational protocols. Comply with all existing policies and procedures related to patient care. Make recommendations to management regarding new policies and procedures that may improve the patient experience. Assure that new policies and procedures are implemented in a timely manner. Initiate and coordinate patient education. Ensure that patients understand educational materials and can exhibit return demonstration when pertinent. Serve as a resource and role model for team members by providing feedback and assisting with clinical education. Other duties as assigned BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Ability to function independently and as part of the ICC team Excellent at multitasking in a fast-paced environment Excellent critical thinking and high tolerance for ambiguity Responds effectively to changes in ICC workflow due to volume, use of new technology, staffing, volume control, or closures.
Required: BSN degree. Current Registered Nurse License issued by State of Illinois. American Heart Association BLS certification. Minimum two years of RN experience.
Minimum of three years of emergency department or urgent care setting National certification in specialty area such as CEN, TCRN, Ambulatory Care, or others Proficient with Epic electronic charting system
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
Minimum : $40.50
Maximum: $64.80 Compensation: USD 40.5 - USD 64.8 - hourly
Candidates must hold a BSN degree, a current Illinois Registered Nurse license, and American Heart Association BLS certification. A minimum of two years of RN experience is required, with preference given to those with emergency or urgent care backgrounds.
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