Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Develops and implements plans and services that support optimal patient flow and promote Network growth. Plans, organizes, and manages all material, financial, and human resources. Collaborates with multiple departments and constituencies including ED, OR, Patient Care Services, Staffing Office, Housekeeping, Facilities, Planning, etc. to ensure optimal patient flow, delivering highest level of patient outcomes and positive patient experience.

Job Duties

• Develops and implements plans that promote Network growth and optimal patient flow throughout the company.
• Ensures provision of high-quality Transfer Center operations.
• Guides and oversees the management to maximize service and patient flow assuring economical outcomes, budget compliance, and productivity.
• Develops and implements protocols, operating policies, and processes to allow for optimal patient flow.
• Utilizes available quantitative and qualitative data for analytic decision making and monitoring trends; makes recommendations for change.
• Ensures that bed TAT remains at target ranges for all sites through monitoring of BedTracking reports and collaboration with General Services.
• Works closely with Gift of Life, Funeral Directors, and Pathology to ensure decedent affairs management.
• Ensures appropriate development of unit naming and creates beds working with patient care services, IT, Finance (accommodation codes).

• Master’s Degree in health or business field.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role involving patient care services or patient flow functions.
• Ability to think logically and sequentially understands redesign concepts and re-demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Negotiation skills.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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