Throughput Program Manager

The Throughput Program Manager identifies opportunities to improve throughput of inpatients and outpatients throughout their stay and preventing flow back up in critical areas such as the emergency room, intensive care units, operating room, and post-anesthesia care units. This position is responsible for identifying, designing and implementing operational throughput initiatives within the acute care hospitals.

Responsible for building collaborative relationships with Nurse Managers, Associate Nurse Managers, Nursing Supervisors, Charge RN's, providers, ancillary leaders, and administration. Develops and implements plans to identify and mitigate impediments to efficient patient flow throughout the hospital system. Utilizes clinical skills, critical thinking, and collaborative decision making with others to increase patient flow.

In collaboration with Renown Transfer and Operations Center (RTOC), proactively monitors daily flow within the hospital to identify and mitigate bottlenecks in patient flow. Works proactively with nursing units and ancillary departments to identify internal barriers to discharge and develop plans to mitigate delays.

Utilizes tools and data within the electronic medical record (EMR) to enhance current processes related to efficient patient flow. Educates providers, staff, and Charge RNs on global patient flow issues in order to maximize the use of EMR based discharge readiness tools.

Attends daily Patient Safety and Capacity huddle and Patient Flow Committee meetings. Attends Interdisciplinary Team rounds on nursing units weekly

Collaborates with leadership on an ongoing basis to assess and improve flow plans.

Skills required:

* Ability to clearly articulate concepts and manage step-by-step details while keeping the larger picture in mind.

* Experience in performance improvement initiatives

* Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

This position does not provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Description

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Must be a graduate of an approved School of Nursing.

Experience:

Five years of acute care clinical nursing is required. Nursing leadership experience is preferred.

License(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license.

Certification(s):

None

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc