Resource Coordinator

Full Time
Little Rock, AR
Posted
Job description
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Type of Position:
Other Health Care - Clinical Support

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
UAMS is an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more:
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at
askrecruitment@uams.edu
.

Department:
ICE | NRSL RMO IP NC

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The ICE – Nursing Service Line, Resource Management Office (RMO) Coordinators is responsible for the coordination of staffing for 450 beds in 17 clinical areas. In addition to allocation of staff they track employee call-ins and reschedule staff based on needs. The RMO Coordinators monitor and facilitate patient flow throughout the medical center. They make the assignments of all incoming patients to the hospital, inter-facility transfers, and intra-facility transfers, to the appropriate clinical area based on the patients’ diagnosis, treatment plan and/or treating physician specialty. The Coordinator must be knowledgeable of and recognize certain medical conditions and treatments required for proper patient placement. This position requires collaboration and frequent communication with MDs, ADONs, Hospital Administration, Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, Access Team, Physician Call Center, Admissions, Clinics, EVS, Transport, and Outside Facilities. The Coordinators are responsible for the preparation and delivery of operational reports to Hospital Administration and other leadership four times a day. They also prepare and distribute the staffing matrix report to Nursing leadership twice a day. Coordinators possess critical thinking skills coupled with the ability to multitask given the critical nature of providing safe patient care and the importance of bedding patients quickly, but appropriately. They must be able to communicate effectively and work under stressful situations due to constant staffing challenges and bed shortages. The Coordinator is pivotal to overseeing patient flow and ensuring clinical areas staffing needs are being addressed. Staff must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, Kronos and EPIC electronic medical record system. This position provides 24/7 coverage including holidays for essential functions of the organization.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field OR High school Diploma/GED plus 4 years office administrative experience.
  • Medical terminology, MS Office, Electronic Medical Records, and Staffing Software experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years of experience working in a hospital setting.
  • Epic and Kronos experience
Key Responsibilities
Bed Management
  • Monitors and facilitates patient flow throughout the medical center.
  • Assess every patient for appropriate assignment.
  • Makes patient assignments to the appropriate clinical area based on the patients’ diagnosis, treatment plan and/or treating physician specialty.
Staffing
  • Responsible for allocating staffing resources based on patient volumes and acuity.
  • Monitors staff call-ins and documents in Kronos.
  • Maintains the schedule of staff sheets and updates as needed with add-ons and call-ins occur.
  • Allocates patient observers making changes according to physician orders.
  • Communicates as needed to managers/ CDF/ADON’s for schedule changes addressing the need to make adjustments to accommodate overages or shortages.
Reporting/Reports
  • Continually update the staffing matrix which is sent out twice daily detailing every decision made with staffing prior to the shift beginning and what changes were made.
  • Distribute a comprehensive operational report 4 times daily to leadership officials providing a snapshot of patient census.
  • Process admission applications for minors.
  • Qualifies and approves all critical shift incentive pay requested by their managers and approved by their directors.
  • Coordinates nursing care between UAMS OR/PACU with Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
  • Maintains a log for the Room-a-day program and sends notifications to Campus Operations for maintenance as needed.
Customer Service
  • Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
  • Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
  • Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact
askrecruitment@uams.edu
for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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