Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

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The Throughput Manager for Patient Logistics Department is an integral part of Hub ensuring timely patient throughput which is a multifaceted process requiring inter-professional collaboration. This position will supervise the operations and team members of the hub and proactively work to identify and resolve patient throughput opportunities.

The Throughput Manager of Patient Logistics Department is registered professional nurse that is accountable for applying positive strategies to promote operational management and supports an environment of excellence for the department. Guides evidenced based practice that leads and supports the administrative coordinator staff in performing their role of directing patient care, making immediate administrative decisions, utilizing accepted hospital standards, policies, and procedures in the absence of area Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents. Provides communication updates concerning organizational changes. Ensures compliance with all healthcare standards and requirements established by various licensing, regulatory, and accreditation bodies. Develops and implements day to day operational plans, goals, and objectives. Maintains a working knowledge of policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Supports the vision, mission and strategic plans of St. Joseph's and Trinity Health.

Organization Highlights:

Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.Recognized Leader: Ranked #1 in Syracuse for best regional hospital for the 9th consecutive year. Innovative leader in healthcare since our founding in 1869.Leadership: Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.Well-Being: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health.Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including physicians/clinical providers, rehab services, pharmacy, nutritional services and support staff.Professional Development: Strong education program, leadership development programs, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives.Work/Life: Scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.Safety: Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with house supervisors, bed control, transport, environmental services, unit leadership, and nursing operations leadership to manage patient beds through the acute care service area.Rounds on units to ensure accuracy of discharged patients, and dirty and clean beds.Collaborates with unit team leads and managers regarding patients throughout process improvement.Develops and reports quality metrics specific to patient throughput.Demonstrates event resolution through the timeliness and accuracy of reporting and record- keeping.Supervises hub team members; assists with schedules, evaluations, and performance management.Supervises hub operations; establishes and maintains departmental processes to better serve our patients. Trains on departmental processes.Ensure adequate staffing plan to promote safe quality care coverage 24/7.Develops and evaluates unit productivity plan and adjusts to reach targeted levels.Collaborates with finance department to develop and maintain unit/department budget for cost effective, efficient care delivery.Understanding and utilization of data that will be incorporated to improve patient placement and length of stay.Process oriented.Coordinates all staff to achieve most appropriate bed utilization.Coordinates response to urgent/emergent situations as evidenced by reallocation of personnel and resources.Unit and organizational quality improvement and outcome-based initiatives.Strategic goal achievement and support.Collaborate with others including peers, physician colleagues, and administrators.Nursing Leadership rounds and implementation of service recovery strategies.Coaches, mentors and supports all colleagues and staff.Hires, evaluates, initiates corrective action and terminates employees as needed.Participates in patient care activities as determined by unit needs.Ensures compliance with healthcare standards and requirements established by various licensing, regulatory, and accreditation bodies.Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.Performance and staff development process.Oversee staff orientation programs.Patient and staff satisfaction.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, administration or health related field required. Master’s degree or higher strongly preferred.Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of healthcare operations. A minimum of 8-years of experience in acute care such as intensive care, emergency care, and/or medical surgical acute care.Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State.Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and services.Maintain BLS & ACLS certification. Maintain other certifications appropriate to field.

Career Advancement Opportunities:

Career advancement to senior leadership roles as Director or Administrative roles

Mission Statement:

We, St Joseph's Health, and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes

Core Values:

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Work Environment and Hazards:

Clinical office setting.  Exposure Class I

Physical Demands:

Occasional exposure to conditions which may be considered particularly disagreeable to sight, touch, sound, smell & tastes; May encounter fumes, orders, dusts, mists & gases, along with biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.); Occasionally subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.Includes the need to be physically & mentally capable to perform nursing processes.

Work Contact Group:

All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By:

Department Director and CNO.

Pay Range: $50.85-$76/30

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.