What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capacity Coordinator position at UP Health System - Marquette?
Capacity Coordinator -7467-10145
Description
Capacity Management Coordinator
Full-Time | 1.0 FTE |
Who We Are
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222-bed hospital and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!
Where We Are
In Marquette, our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.
Why Choose Us
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, plus flexible spending, and health savings accounts for full-time employees
- 401(k) benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement / assistance for qualified applicants after 90 days
- Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
- Career and Growth Opportunities
Position Summary
The Capacity Management Coordinator (CMC) will have the complex responsibility for patient flow / throughput, throughout the organization to best meet patient care needs and maximize bed resources. The CMC is responsible for all patient bed assignments including patients needing admission from internal and external sources, transfer center, Emergency Department, direct admits, post-ops and electives. They will also facilitate timely transfers between inpatient units and the ICU. The CMC will help optimize capacity management, and ED boarding hours, and work alongside inpatient leadership teams and the senior management team.
Essential Functions
Ensures admissions are appropriate.
Attends all staffing meetings to help evaluate needs across the house.
Evaluates all bed requests using approved criteria for level of care and bed assignments.
Assists in implementing pre-admissions, admission, and transfer protocols.
Begins the day with daily supervisors' report to understand the staffing assignments and initial placement of patients especially the boarded patients in the ED. Meets with unit leaders and charge nurses to prioritize bed needs, potential movement of patients, one-call priorities, ICU bed placement and downgrades, and potential staffing barriers or needs.
Works closely with the charge nurses in the ED and inpatient units to mitigate delays in reporting or transfers.
Works closely with EVA to discuss bed management and cleaning priorities.
Regular timely reporting of bed and resource utilization to senior management.
Ensures the application of best practice including the generation of action plans to continuously improve the effectiveness of the bed management function.
Works closely with Case Mgt / Care Coordination team to expedite the discharge process.
Takes ultimate responsibility for the effectiveness of service delivery.
Create a culture of accountability, openness to change, respect for the individual and teamwork that support the ethos of the hospital.
Work with all clinical specialties and referral services to accommodate patients who require elective admission.
Understand all points of access into the Hospital for patients and be able to deal with competing interests.
Liaise effectively with consultants and their support staff, emergency department staff, nursing management and other staff as appropriate to ensure effective guidance and protocol application to all admissions, discharges, and transfers across the Hospital.
Liaise with senior management to develop service plans and report frequently on progress against them.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Associate degree in nursing
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (Preferred)
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, sound clinical assessment and decisive judgment, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and anticipate trends, identify opportunities and forward plan for service developments. Must have experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Cerner EMR. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Licenses
Registered Nurse (RN)
Certifications
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Work Experience
Three (3) years post licensure acute care RN experience (preferably in critical care or emergency services). Leadership experience preferred.
EEOC Statement
UP Health System – Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Nursing Management
Primary Location
Michigan-Marquette
Schedule
Full-timeWork Schedule2nd shift, 7-10 hr / shift, weekdays only
