Emergency Room Coder Jobs in Miami, FL (NOW HIRING)

Assesses, plans, facilitates, and evaluates the Emergency Services department coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies, and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

• Coordinates and continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout, utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge. Facilitates the processes in a timely manner.


• Identifies clinical strengths and opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, and coaches/mentors employees to improve performance and clinical outcomes.


• Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations and collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.


• Promotes and practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained.


• Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.


• Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital/department updates, and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data.


• Fosters staff empowerment and open communication. Leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.


• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department and hospital wide.


• Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care. Solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.


• Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment, and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record.


• Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available.


• Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.


• Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes.


• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.


• Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts.


• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.


• Communicates the patient\'s progress including critical findings and changes in the patients\' condition.


• Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.


• Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.


• Ensuring all staff on the assigned shift is adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, and other accrediting agencies.


• Ensuring all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures.


• Promotes a safe \"error free\" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift.

• Bachelor\'s Degree in BSN from an accredited school of nursing


• Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• CPR - American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• PALS - American Heart Association - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment 6 months of hire date


• 2-4 years of RN clinical experience


• Experience as a Charge Nurse

• Pediatric nursing in an acute care setting preferred.


• Career Development: National certification within 5 years of hire preferred.


• Microsoft office applications including word and excel preferred.


• ACLS preferred.


• Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, time management, and conflict resolution skills.


• Trauma certification as specified by the department.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to positively influence; hold self and others accountable.


• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and lead a team to achieve business results.

Job: Nursing - Management

Department: EMERGENCY ROOM NURSING-2100-670600

Job Status: Professional