LPN/Paramedic Patient Placement Clinical Specialist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days

Location: 1500 SW 1 st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Ocala

• Horse Capital of the World - Home to the World Equestrian Center
• Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)
• Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments
• Family friendly with many parks and recreations
• Spectacular springs throughout the county

The role you'll contribute:

The Patient Placement Clinical Specialist is a professional LPN or Paramedic who has the responsibility to plan, prioritize, organize, direct and control all admissions and transfers between nursing units and hospitals for AdventHealth Ocala. Acts as a liaison between referring hospitals, physician offices, and nursing departments on issues pertaining to the placement of all patients. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Serves as resource for all patients placed within the hospital.(Teamwork)
• Maintains a professional, collaborative and congenial rapport with internal and external contacts. (Integrity)
• Makes all patient placement decisions in accordance with diagnosis, appropriate unit criterion, acuity and location. (Excellence)
• Initiates , promotes and/or participates in interdisciplinary collaboration regarding patient placement. (Teamwork)
• Identifies needs and operational opportunities to improve patients' access and bed turnaround.(Excellence)

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• LPN License or equivalent or Paramedic Certificate
• Minimum two years of clinical experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Florida LPN License or Paramedic Certificate

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