Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 South Emerson Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. If you are looking for a supportive environment and meaningful advancement, you should consider a career with Franciscan. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Responsible for appropriate distribution of patient care resources in order to comply with established staffing guidelines. Communicate potentially significant issues on a timely basis in order to facilitate continuity of investigation and resolution. (via chain of command) Serve as hospital administrator during tour of duty in order to assure consistent direction and leadership of organizational activities. Identify and places all patients, including direct admits and transfers. Collaborate with other departments to prioritize and authorize all bed placements. Conduct daily bed briefing meetings with clinical areas. Utilize regulatory information regarding admission criteria for admissions. Escalate discharge issues to the Medical Director of the area as necessary. Organize placement process to meet patient load influx and eliminates bed assignment delays, by continuous communication to Director of Nursing, Director Peri-Op services, and Admitting staff. Intervene in crisis situations in order to maintain desired level of customer satisfaction. Function as a patient advocate in order to provide a defined standard of care. Act as clinical resource in order to provide effective coaching and role modeling to obtain desired development of staff in collaboration with Nurse Managers. QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's Degree Required Associates/RN Diploma 3 years Patient Care/Nursing Required 2 years Charge Nurse or demonstrated leadership skills Required Registered Nurse (RN) - . in applicable state Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.