Lead Nurse Coordinator - MSU - Rotating Day/Night - Part Time - 24 hours per week - Union Hospital

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Job Details Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland, a part of Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Lead Nurse Coordinator for the Medical Specialty Unit (MSU) to work 24 hours per week, 0630-1900 and 1830-0700 rotating day/night position with weekend and holiday commitment. PRIMARY FUNCTION: To coordinate the staffing adjustments and patient placement/bed coordination activity as an administrative resource to nursing personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, and the administrator on call. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Receives calls from on-site physicians and outside agencies for the placement of all step-downs, intermediate and critical care patients, evaluates the patient care needs in light of available beds and makes most appropriate bed assignments - Oversee all Bed Board functions and initiates plans to improve bed flow and patient throughput. - Facilitate timely and appropriate placement/movement of patients through system, including direct admissions, admissions via the emergency department and referrals from outside institutions. - Collaborate with physicians concerning patient placement and procedures. - Establish appropriate priority related to patient...