Antelope Valley Medical Center
Patient Placement Coordinator - Nursing Administration - Full Time/Nights - Req#
Antelope Valley Medical Center, Lancaster, California, us, 93586
Patient Placement Coordinator - Nursing Administration - Full Time/Nights
Antelope Valley Hospital’s (AVH) Patient Placement Coordinator (PPC) is responsible for expediting patient admissions from all avenues (Emergency Department [ED], Direct Admits, PACU, Cath Lab, etc.) as well as inpatient transfers, in a timely manner, focusing on Patient Throughput targets with clinical oversight in a confidential manner. The PPC screens for level of care appropriateness and any special requirements around bed requests (e.g., Isolation, custody, dialysis, patient safety, etc.). This role serves as the point person for appropriate patient placement, working closely with Bed Control and the House Supervisor, and reviews patient history and medical needs to direct appropriate bed placement based on current and historical data.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate clinical knowledge and expertise to make sound decisions for specific patient populations, reviewing electronic medical records and clinical indicators to ensure appropriate placement.
Focus on isolation, dialysis, involuntary holding and patient safety needs.
Communicate effectively between House Supervisor, Bed Control and Charge Nurses about patient population needs.
Adapt workflow to meet patient‑specific needs in a timely manner.
Direct Bed Control staff to facilitate timely throughput of admissions and transfers, ensuring correct bed placement the first time.
Collaborate with Bed Control and House Supervisor regarding level of care, special needs and unit capacity, ensuring policies and protocols are followed.
Manage incident command during crisis situations, coordinating with Nursing Administration.
Maintain communication and review schedules for scheduled surgeries, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab and same‑day surgery patients to ensure post‑op placement.
Assign specialized ICU/PCU beds a day before admission to secure planned placement.
Screen all admission and transfer requests from other facilities, coordinating acceptance with House Supervisor, ED and ED physicians.
Act as liaison with other departments, tracking delays and maintaining communication with nursing and other disciplines. Round units as needed.
Coordinate Physician orders for all admissions and transfers, including special needs such as isolation or psychiatric consults.
Solve problems collaboratively, escalating issues to Manager or Director as needed.
Track hospital census and bed availability, including turnover and patient flow.
Communicate with Charge Nurses about admissions/transfers and elevate concerns to House Supervisor or Physician when needed.
Elevate patient holding in ED beyond three hours, documenting delays.
Prioritize admissions, interpret bed availability, set placement priorities, and update status as unit situations change.
Transfer patients based on Physician orders and clinical review.
Notify Bed Control and relevant units when beds become clean and available.
Coordinate critical care unit priorities, clearing beds a day prior when needed.
Monitor patient movement throughout the hospital, using clinical judgment.
Track discharges to obtain census data and coordinate quick bed cleaning with EVS Lead.
Review Physician suspension lists before admitting patients, escalating as needed.
Display flexibility and adaptability to new or unusual situations.
Cover duties in Nursing Administration, maintaining confidentiality of protected information.
Pre‑register or register admissions, verifying accurate demographic data.
Initiate required documentation for AVH BED polling (ReddiNet) to meet county timelines, maintaining >90% timeliness.
Review Bed Huddle information from Charge Nurses at 09:00 and 21:00, sending reports to designated groups.
Interpret and predict placement needs for Code calls (e.g., trauma, stroke, ELVO) and clear beds for higher level of care.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities Quality Improvement
Contribute ideas and solutions to continuously improve processes and meet throughput metrics.
Ensure correct first‑time placement and identify special needs using strong clinical judgment.
Risk Management
Cooperate fully in all risk management activities and investigations.
Place patients correctly according to diagnosis, special needs, level of care and safety requirements.
Escalate potential patient harm promptly to House Supervisor or unit leadership.
Information Management
Maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of health information following HIPAA/PHI guidelines.
Navigate patient electronic records for accurate bed placement.
Keep all documents and staff information confidential.
Patient / Staff Safety
Observe and comply with the hospital’s Patient Safety Program and Plan.
Follow guidance from leadership to address placement concerns positively.
Isolate involuntary holds or aggressive patient behaviors, coordinating PSA or security as needed.
Environment of Care
Observe safety, infection prevention and related policies.
Communicate with EVS, House Supervisor and Senior Director of Nursing Administration for urgent cleaning needs.
Assist with incidents from a capacity management standpoint.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge
Clinical needs of patients.
Medical terminology.
Microsoft Office applications.
Basic arithmetic.
Electronic medical record (EMR).
Skills
Use of a dual‑screen computer workstation, scanner, phone, fax, copier and printer.
Calculator operation.
Proficient in scanner, copier and fax machines.
Computer skills in a hospital setting.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Planning, time management and decision‑making skills.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer‑focus skills.
Effective oral and written communication.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to support all Nursing Administration positions.
Abilities
Handle stress.
Manage a heavy caseload efficiently.
Maintain working relationships across departments.
Read handwritten and transcribed EMR documents, interpreting clinical information.
Enter accurate data into facility computer systems.
Maintain 98% accuracy in Bed Control activities.
Function independently on emergency basis.
AVH Values
Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
Accountability & Ownership – We complete tasks transparently, communicate effectively, and acknowledge our impact.
Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote community, and respect everyone.
Integrity & Honesty – We are truthful, speak up when needed, and act right even when unobserved.
Excellence – We take pride, are goal‑oriented, and pursue top‑tier quality.
Initiative & Innovation – We make timely decisions, seek opportunities, and improvise for patient experience.
Tenderness & Compassion – We show empathy, kindness, and support each other.
Requirements Education
High School graduate or equivalent.
Current LVN license.
Experience
Prefer one (1) year LVN experience in an acute‑care setting, or less than one (1) year in a sub‑acute or care‑management role.
Understanding of inter‑qual admission criteria and computer skills to enter information into databases.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Current Licensed Vocational License for the State of California.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate clinical knowledge and expertise to make sound decisions for specific patient populations, reviewing electronic medical records and clinical indicators to ensure appropriate placement.
Focus on isolation, dialysis, involuntary holding and patient safety needs.
Communicate effectively between House Supervisor, Bed Control and Charge Nurses about patient population needs.
Adapt workflow to meet patient‑specific needs in a timely manner.
Direct Bed Control staff to facilitate timely throughput of admissions and transfers, ensuring correct bed placement the first time.
Collaborate with Bed Control and House Supervisor regarding level of care, special needs and unit capacity, ensuring policies and protocols are followed.
Manage incident command during crisis situations, coordinating with Nursing Administration.
Maintain communication and review schedules for scheduled surgeries, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab and same‑day surgery patients to ensure post‑op placement.
Assign specialized ICU/PCU beds a day before admission to secure planned placement.
Screen all admission and transfer requests from other facilities, coordinating acceptance with House Supervisor, ED and ED physicians.
Act as liaison with other departments, tracking delays and maintaining communication with nursing and other disciplines. Round units as needed.
Coordinate Physician orders for all admissions and transfers, including special needs such as isolation or psychiatric consults.
Solve problems collaboratively, escalating issues to Manager or Director as needed.
Track hospital census and bed availability, including turnover and patient flow.
Communicate with Charge Nurses about admissions/transfers and elevate concerns to House Supervisor or Physician when needed.
Elevate patient holding in ED beyond three hours, documenting delays.
Prioritize admissions, interpret bed availability, set placement priorities, and update status as unit situations change.
Transfer patients based on Physician orders and clinical review.
Notify Bed Control and relevant units when beds become clean and available.
Coordinate critical care unit priorities, clearing beds a day prior when needed.
Monitor patient movement throughout the hospital, using clinical judgment.
Track discharges to obtain census data and coordinate quick bed cleaning with EVS Lead.
Review Physician suspension lists before admitting patients, escalating as needed.
Display flexibility and adaptability to new or unusual situations.
Cover duties in Nursing Administration, maintaining confidentiality of protected information.
Pre‑register or register admissions, verifying accurate demographic data.
Initiate required documentation for AVH BED polling (ReddiNet) to meet county timelines, maintaining >90% timeliness.
Review Bed Huddle information from Charge Nurses at 09:00 and 21:00, sending reports to designated groups.
Interpret and predict placement needs for Code calls (e.g., trauma, stroke, ELVO) and clear beds for higher level of care.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities Quality Improvement
Contribute ideas and solutions to continuously improve processes and meet throughput metrics.
Ensure correct first‑time placement and identify special needs using strong clinical judgment.
Risk Management
Cooperate fully in all risk management activities and investigations.
Place patients correctly according to diagnosis, special needs, level of care and safety requirements.
Escalate potential patient harm promptly to House Supervisor or unit leadership.
Information Management
Maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of health information following HIPAA/PHI guidelines.
Navigate patient electronic records for accurate bed placement.
Keep all documents and staff information confidential.
Patient / Staff Safety
Observe and comply with the hospital’s Patient Safety Program and Plan.
Follow guidance from leadership to address placement concerns positively.
Isolate involuntary holds or aggressive patient behaviors, coordinating PSA or security as needed.
Environment of Care
Observe safety, infection prevention and related policies.
Communicate with EVS, House Supervisor and Senior Director of Nursing Administration for urgent cleaning needs.
Assist with incidents from a capacity management standpoint.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge
Clinical needs of patients.
Medical terminology.
Microsoft Office applications.
Basic arithmetic.
Electronic medical record (EMR).
Skills
Use of a dual‑screen computer workstation, scanner, phone, fax, copier and printer.
Calculator operation.
Proficient in scanner, copier and fax machines.
Computer skills in a hospital setting.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Planning, time management and decision‑making skills.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer‑focus skills.
Effective oral and written communication.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to support all Nursing Administration positions.
Abilities
Handle stress.
Manage a heavy caseload efficiently.
Maintain working relationships across departments.
Read handwritten and transcribed EMR documents, interpreting clinical information.
Enter accurate data into facility computer systems.
Maintain 98% accuracy in Bed Control activities.
Function independently on emergency basis.
AVH Values
Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
Accountability & Ownership – We complete tasks transparently, communicate effectively, and acknowledge our impact.
Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote community, and respect everyone.
Integrity & Honesty – We are truthful, speak up when needed, and act right even when unobserved.
Excellence – We take pride, are goal‑oriented, and pursue top‑tier quality.
Initiative & Innovation – We make timely decisions, seek opportunities, and improvise for patient experience.
Tenderness & Compassion – We show empathy, kindness, and support each other.
Requirements Education
High School graduate or equivalent.
Current LVN license.
Experience
Prefer one (1) year LVN experience in an acute‑care setting, or less than one (1) year in a sub‑acute or care‑management role.
Understanding of inter‑qual admission criteria and computer skills to enter information into databases.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Current Licensed Vocational License for the State of California.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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