Communication Specialist-Full Time-Days

About the role

Facilitates patient flow into, through and out of the Cape Fear Valley Health system. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that supports principles of service excellence Communicates with internal and external stakeholders using problem-solving skills to facilitate patient placement and transfers into and out of Cape Fear Valley Health System Receives physician orders on new admissions/transfers Monitors bed availability and coordinates bed placement, transfers, and discharges Maintains a list of patients awaiting transfer into Cape Fear Valley Health System Serves as a liaison for patients, families, physicians, and staff related to patient transfers, bed availability and patient flow issues Facilitates effective utilization of technology available for expediting patient flow through the health system Collaborates with Nursing Leadership, Care Coordination, and individual Units to facilitate patient throughput Other duties as assigned