Responsible for the administrative or programmatic management of designated functions for a specialized department/area: optimal patient placement The Patient Placement RN will act as a liaison between internal and external physicians nursing ED PACU and other patient intake areas to expedite the appropriate and timely placement of patients. Coordinates and facilitates the placement of patients using clinical nursing skills and knowledge of clinical care requirements.

Assess the needs of internal/external customers according to established standards and institutional guidelines/policy/procedure.

Organizes and prioritizes services and activities considering the needs of the customers.Actively participates in quality improvement program development and activities for self while assisting in the professional development of others.Evaluates effectiveness of services.Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of services.Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of services.In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.Position Compensation Range: $36.01 - $57.62 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Degree is preferred required within 5 years of hire date for all new hires.
Experience: 3 years relevant experience.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Valid Virginia Driver's License (VADL) may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.