Patient Flow Specialist

at  InterlakeEastern Regional Health Authority

DESCRIPTION:

Patient Flow Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a recognized university. Other combinations of skills and education may be considered.
• Eligible for or possesses current registration with professional body as applicable.Current BLS.
• Adult education related knowledge an asset.
• Education in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards.
• Patient Flow & Utilization knowledge required.
• Knowledge of panel process preferred.
• Knowledge of the Home Care program preferred.
• Minimum 3 years recent experience working in an acute medical, surgical, or critical care/emergency environment required.
• Experience in an operational role, particularly with a focus on transition planning and practices preferred.
• Experience in community nursing an asset.
• Patient Flow & Utilization experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to function within the professional code of ethics, professional standards and legislative requirements of the profession.
• Ability to excel in an environment that is fast paced with multiple demands.
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a multi-facility and program system.
• Proficiency in concepts related to collaborative practice and inter-professional education and practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in using computerized applications, including Microsoft products, Acute Care software, and clinical applications is preferred.
• Ability to function independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

• Facilitates and coordinates the flow of patients through the admission, transfer and discharge processes in all acute care facilities throughout the IERHA including Selkirk Regional Health Centre.
• Liaises with IERHA programs and sites as well as with other RHAs as required.
• Participates in the education of staff nurses related to required admission and discharge planning.
• Facilitates presentations on utilization issues/ strategies to improve patient flow.
• Communicates effectively with all disciplines to ensure patient flow is optimal.
• Works closely with the Manager Health Services – Obstetrics and Patient Flow with the goal of efficient and appropriate placement of patients in the region.
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities and most effective work methods to be employed.
• Participates in decision-making that results in an effective admission process and the optimal utilization of Program and facility resources.
• Participates in provincial meetings as delegated.
• Drives implementation and initiatives/processes.
• Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of regional and provincial initiatives which improve patient flow.
• Participates in the development of Patient Flow processes and applications.
• Maintains a regional approach to education/training and a quality monitoring program related in the use of the Patient Flow processes and applications.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of projects and initiatives which relate to achieving operational patient flow performance targets.
• Prepares data analysis and research for project proposals