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The Utilization Coordinator is responsible to the Manager, Patient Flow. The incumbent is accountable for the administrative functioning of utilization and bed management for the Patient Flow department. The Utilization Coordinator is responsible for acute care services, physician access line and is assigned managerial responsibilities for tertiary acute care services on evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Education:
A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent/comparable degree in a related discipline from a recognized university program is required. Current professional registration is also required.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience is required. Previous management/administration experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills. Effective problem solving abilities as well as negotiation and mediation skills are necessary to resolve conflicts/disputes that may occur between staff or with clients/patients, families and physicians is required. Candidates must be skillful in complex decision making through the application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound clinical, legal and ethical judgment.
Additional Information:
A cover letter and resume is required.