ChristianaCare
Elkton, MD
Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland, a part of Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Lead Nurse Coordinator for the Medical Specialty Unit (MSU) to work 24 hours per week, 0630-1900 and 1830-0700 rotating day/night position with weekend and holiday commitment. PRIMARY FUNCTION: To coordinate the staffing adjustments and patient placement/bed coordination activity as an administrative resource to nursing personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, and the administrator on call. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Receives calls from on-site physicians and outside agencies for the placement of all step-downs, intermediate and critical care patients, evaluates the patient care needs in light of available beds and makes most appropriate bed assignments Oversee all Bed Board functions and initiates plans to improve bed flow and patient throughput. Facilitate timely and appropriate placement/movement of patients through system, including direct admissions,...
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Nursing
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