Full time, Full Time
UVA Health System
Charlottesville, VA, USA
UOVUNIUSR0066260EXTERNALENUS
Responsible for the administrative or programmatic management of designated functions for a specialized department/area: optimal patient placement The Patient Placement RN will act as a liaison between internal and external physicians nursing ED PACU and other patient intake areas to expedite the appropriate and timely placement of patients. Coordinates and facilitates the placement of patients using clinical nursing skills and knowledge of clinical care requirements. Serves as front-line liaison between outside referring facility customers and the UVA Health System for all non-intensive care and acute care level patients Understands and properly uses all communication equipment, programs, and technology Maintains a positive and professional work environment Identifies potential areas for improved operations and care Performs telephonic patient triage and processes requests for assistance with acute patient transfers and/or admissions of...