Patient Flow Coordinator, Full Time, Nights, Patient Flow Management Center, Stratford
Jefferson Health · Stratford, Connecticut, US
The Patient Flow Management Center (PFMC) and Center for Operational Resource Efficiency (C. O. R.
Job description
Job Details The Patient Flow Management Center (PFMC) and Center for Operational Resource Efficiency (C.O.R.E.) works with patient care areas, support services, administration, and others to implement strategies to ensure seamless patient care, capacity management, efficient patient flow, improved access and quality care. Goals of the PFMC and C.O.R.E. include reducing missed transfer opportunities, increasing targeted volumes, reducing unnecessary length of stay (LOS), and placing the right patient in the right setting at the right time. The department defines the analytics required to predict and drive decisions in real time. Metrics are tracked, and outcomes reported to sustain an environment of continuous improvement. Job Description: PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Patient Flow Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Patient Flow Management Center. Orients, coaches, evaluates and schedules the Patient Flow Coordinators to ensure patients are placed in a timely manner across the Division 24 hours per day/ 7 days per week. Monitors tiles in order to expedite and prioritize challenges with high occupancy and over-utilization of resources. Coordinates and communicates with key pers...