EVS Bed Control Liaison
Wellstar Health Systems

Overview

The EVS Bed Control Liaison is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Evening Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a EVS Bed Control Liaison:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Kennestone Hospital
Job Summary: The Environmental Services Bed Control Liaison will collaborate with Bed Control Specialists and Environmental Services leadership to allocate the correct EVS personnel to the areas in most need, to ensure timely room turnover and patient bed availability. This position works in collaboration with the Command Center team to assist in the placement of the right patient in the right bed at the right time. Assists in oversight and management of discharged rooms by reducing time lags in the bed turnover process to ensure patient is placed in assigned bed within responsible time limits. Must have excellent computer, telephone and customer services skills. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Major responsibility in Command Center - Work in collaboration with all Command Center personnel to allocate correct EVS personnel to areas in most need to ensure timely room turnover and appropriate patient bed placement. - Collectively work with Command Center personnel in evaluating admissions, transfers and bed placement request for appropriate placement of patients. - Ensure timely bed availability for Stat, patient assigned and critical care patient rooms. - Identifies and presents recommendations to improve problem resolution, decision-making and quality. - Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position. - Demonstrates de-escalating techniques in daily responsibilities. - Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationship with staff and customers. - Adheres to the requirements of HIPPA policy and procedures. Major responsibility within Environmental Services - Provides strong support and effective leadership by coordinating and integrating services within department, with other departments and with the hospitals primary function. - Meets departmental and facility goals. - Oversee and continuously monitor quality and quantity of the daily assignments and activity of team, - and redirecting as required. - Supports department PI projects and participates in multi-disciplinary inter-departmental PI projects - and activities. - Practices and ensures the consistent use of AIDET scripting. - Use appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively perform Service Recovery. - Ensures proper use and care of equipment. Computer Skills - Basic computer knowledge is required. - Proficiency utilizing Epic Production. - Proficiency in the use of word and excel needed for data collection, monitoring, analyzing and presentation. Multitasking Abilities - Position requires utilization of telephone and computer simultaneously. - Creativity utilizing resources with the ability to think outside the box to meet the needs of Patients. - needing ICU beds, patient assigned beds and STAT beds. - Know when to ask for assistance from Supervisor, Manager and Director. - Use of customer service skills is required for the position. Customer Service - Use appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively perform Service Recovery. - Conducts in- patient interviews and room inspections to ensure patient satisfaction. - Participates in performance improvement projects as required. Required Minimum Education: High school diploma Required or equivalent Required and Some college Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years work experience Required and in healthcare or hospitality Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Computer, telephone, multitasking, customer service. Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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