Overview:
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Piedmont Henry Emergency Department Â
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Licensed for 59Â beds Â
3/4:1Â Patient to RNÂ Ratio Â
Level III trauma center Â
Triage and Assessment of patient complaint Â
Medical screening exam by a qualified medical provider and treatment plan based on assessment Â
Appropriate Drug Therapy Â
Management of critically ill patients Â
Patient discharge education Â
Fully Accredited Stroke Center Â
Recently added 18 bed Cardiac Observation Unit that works closely with ED Â
Multidisciplinary team in the ED includes: ED MD, ED APP, ED RN, C-RN, Flow Coordinator, Unit Based Educator, RN, ED Paramedics, Patient Care Technicians, Radiology staff, Respiratory staff, Patient Experience and Patient Access.  Â
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Responsibilities:
The Emergency Department (ED) Patient Flow Coordinator position is responsible for the overall movement of patients through the ED in a safe and efficient manner. This position will coordinate all patient care activities and be a liaison with the ED medical staff to ensure that care can be delivered in an efficient and safe manner. The Patient Flow Coordinator appropriately delegates the workload and is a role model for teamwork, leadership and professionalism in the ED.
Qualifications:
Education- Graduate from a nursing program Required
- Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing Preferred
Work Experience
- 1 year of Emergency Department experience, as a registered nurse (RN) Required
- Experience participating in and/or leading quality and process improvement projects Required
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
- ACLS Required
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
- CEN - Certified Emergency Room Nurse Preferred