Director, Patient Placement-Transfer Center

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Your Job: The Director of Patient Placement Operations works closely with Methodist Healthcare System (MHS) medical staff, administrators, department heads, nursing STAFFnd outlying facilities and their physicians to coordinate appropriate placement of patients within the system (and hospitals) in a timely manner. Responsible for leading, organizing, inspiring all members of the placement team, and accountability. Supports and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic plans of Methodist Health System Your Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 2 years healthcare leadership experience preferred with knowledge of transfer center/hospital operations.
• Must have current RN license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas
• Works cooperatively with hospital leaders to communicate issues of concern and processes to optimize patient through put
• Responsible for ensuring cooperation and positive interaction between the Patient Management Center and physicians, nursing leaders and nursing staff.
• Responsible for the 24 hour, day-to-day operations of the Patient Management Center. Oversees and coordinates successful transfer and bed placement of all patients
• Builds and maintains a high functioning patient placement team.
• Ensures all team members work together to assure all aspects of patient placement occur in an organized and timely manner
• Leads the transfer center project operational team in collaboration with the selected software vendor to accomplish all project implementation goals according to proposed project timeline and go-live target date. Your Job Responsibilities:
• Keeps Facility leadership informed of initiatives, progress, issues and opportunities to improve patient throughput.
• Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals
• Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
  
  

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023