What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swing Bed Coordinator position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
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The Swing Bed Coordinator (SBC) will be the main contact for incoming referrals to a Swing Bed. They will coordinate the evaluation with the care team to determine the ability to accept. The SBC will inform referring facility of determination and coordinate transfer if accepted. This staff member will also be responsible to ensure weekly swing bed meetings occur and are documented per regulations. Duties will also include community outreach to educate on the swing bed program, tracking of Swing Bed referrals, data entry for comparative evaluation and coordination of activities for Swing Bed patients.
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Education
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Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
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Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
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Experience
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Preferred: Recent work experience in health care
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Skills
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- Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations
- Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility
- Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects
- Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs
- Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.
- Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Appropriate assessment skills
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited License Practical Nursing Program
Experience
Preferred: Recent work experience in health care
Skills
- Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations
- Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility
- Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects
- Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs
- Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.
- Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Appropriate assessment skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: LPN License active in the state of Missouri
Job Requirements - MSW/BSW
Education
Required: Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Experience
Preferred: Recent work experience in health care
Skills
- Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations
- Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility
- Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects
- Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs
- Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.
- Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Appropriate assessment skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Job Requirements - Social Services
Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Experience
No prior experience required
Skills
- Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations
- Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility
- Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects
- Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs
- Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.
- Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Appropriate assessment skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration
N/A
