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LPN Patient Placement Specialist

Req #: R-0363809
Job Category: Non-RN Nursing
Location: Ocala, FL
Pay Range: $20.97 – $38.99
Location Type: On-site
Facility: AdventHealth Ocala

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1500 SW 1ST AVE

City:

OCALA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34471

Job Description:

Initiates, promotes, and participates in interdisciplinary collaboration regarding patient placement. Other duties as assigned. Identifies needs and operational opportunities to improve patient access and bed turnaround. Continuously re-evaluates patient placement requests and adjusts staffing and bed management plans accordingly. Supports and promotes excellence in customer and guest relations. Maintains a professional, collaborative, and congenial rapport with internal and external contacts. Demonstrates commitment to professional and personal growth by completing mandatory educational requirements, maintaining unit-based certification, attending staff meetings, and participating in clinical ladder. Supports, promotes, and participates in community service activities. Reports any interruptions of operational flow to the director. Manages patient placement operations within the hospital, ensuring timely admissions and transfers according to hospital policies and procedures. Serves as the single point of contact for all patients placed within the hospital, maintaining communication with referring physicians and transferring hospitals. Evaluates available cardiac beds and develops contingency bed management plans with charge staff to ensure uninterrupted daily operations.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must be knowledgeable about medical terminology, levels of care, treatment modalities, and the health care delivery system with demonstrated ability to abstract medical information and interpret patient records.
• Requires good interpersonal skills with ability to relate well with administration, physicians, patients, and other hospital employees.
• Skills in the use of personal computer and related software systems and applications.

Education:
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

Field of Study:
• N/A

Work Experience:
• 2+ of clinical experience. [Required]• Previous clinical experience [Preferred]• Previous experience in a patient placement or transfer center [Preferred]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$20.97 – $38.99

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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