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About HCA Healthcare

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services comprising 183 hospitals and approximately 2,000 ambulatory sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, and physician clinics, in 20 states and the United Kingdom. With its founding in 1968, HCA Healthcare created a new model for hospital care in the United States, using combined resources to strengthen hospitals, deliver patient-focused care and improve the practice of medicine. HCA Healthcare has conducted a number of clinical studies, including one that demonstrated that full-term delivery is healthier than early elective delivery of babies and another that identified a clinical protocol that can reduce bloodstream infections in ICU patients by 44 percent. HCA Healthcare is a learning health system that uses its more than 32 million annual patient encounters to advance science, improve patient care and save lives.

Position Summary:

The Patient Flow Supervisor (PFS) coordinates the assignment of patient care beds within the hospital. The PFS performs initial admission screens using approved clinical criteria to assure patient admissions and bed assignments are consistent with current policy and procedure. Coordinates and expedites admissions/transfers, delays and obstacles. Works in conjunction with physician and/or staff to prioritize admissions based on medical needs. Communicates with all departments as appropriate to maximize efficiency and expediting the admission process. The PFS works in collaboration with multiple departments within the hospital and facilitates regularly scheduled bed management meetings with hospital staff to identify and communicate bed utilization issues. The PFS will identify, trend, and report barriers to patient throughput. The PFS is responsible for the operational running of the nursing departments in the absence of the nurse manager or Director.

HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. Unlock your potential here!

Benefits

At HCA Healthcare, you can choose from a variety of benefits to create a plan customized to meet you and/or your family's needs. We offer several health plans including vision and dental, flex spending accounts for medical care, as well as other services such as acupuncture and chiropractor visits, too. You can enroll in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401k, legal services and many other robust options. As a learning institution, we offer opportunities to advance your education including a tuition reimbursement program. And as part of HCA Healthcare, you'll have access to perks including discounts at major retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Regional Medical Center of San Jose is a 264 bed acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center. The hospital provides a host of technologically-advanced services including Cardiovascular, Neuro, Orthopedic, Bariatric and General Surgery, Interventional Pulmonology and services for Women. Regional holds Joint Commission advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Get with the Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. It is a certified Chest Pain Center, county-designated STEMI (heart attack) Receiving Center, designated Lung Cancer Screening Center, a member of Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ECMO) and is certified by The Joint Commission in Sepsis care.

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Here at HCA Healthcare, our everyday decisions are founded on compassion and evidence-based medicine. Apply today and join a team that is dedicated to the care and improvement of human life.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like you to be part of our team and who want to advance their career!

Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications immediately. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum: RN

Preferred: BSN & MSN

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum: 5 years nursing experience in acute care setting

Preferred: multi unit experience. Manager experience in an acute hospital setting

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Required: Valid Nursing license

Preferred: BSN

Preferred: MSN

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships

Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written and electronic formats

Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities with pro-active decision-making and negotiation skills

Demonstrates abilities as a mentor/coach by assessing needs, planning, implementing and evaluating learning and performance of team members as assigned.

Demonstrates accountability for own actions.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Competent in the application of medical necessity criteria (i.e., InterQual®)

Must be licensed to be able to take an order from a physician. Must be proficient in MEDITECH usage and computer literate to include knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and T-system.

Knowledge of Title 22, TJC, Nursing BRN standards and hospital policies.

Competent in assessment and revision of organizational policies.