I. General Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services, a Nurse Supervisor Flow Coordinator coordinates, prioritizes and optimizes patient flow activities by utilizing bed placement, staffing, and clinical information to optimize patient throughput. This role demonstrates values of compassion, discovery, excellence, diversity, and integrity.
II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Drives improvement in capacity management and patient flow.
• Develops, implements, and sustains efforts to improve patient flow in partnership with Patient Care Service Leadership and the Project Manager.
• Coordinates, collaborates, and communicates with administration, physicians, nursing management staff, patient and support services, and external agencies to facilitate the delivery of quality patient care.
• Communicates with Nurse Leaders and the staffing office to inform and assist in resource allocation.
• Serves as the onsite administrative resource for the facility during evenings, weekends, nights, holidays, and other designated time periods.
• Responds to organizational emergencies and issues and escalates issues per policies as needed.
• Facilitates and coordinates bed meetings to support patient flow and resource allocation.
• Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department, or unit patient safety and capacity management initiatives.

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you'll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade 'A' hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we've been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

III. Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 4 year / Bachelor's degree (Required)
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible for licensure through reciprocity.
• 4 years of experience in a supervisory or lead clinical role. (Required)
• 0-1 year of clinical expertise in nursing specialty areas. (Preferred)
• 6-9 years of experience in a supervisory or lead clinical role. (Preferred).

IV. Certifications & Licensures

• ACLS Certification (Required)

V. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, develop, plan and organize projects.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use computer systems/programs to manage clinical/administrative data.
• Previous experience with scheduling of staff for a large unit.
• Exceptional clinical expertise in Medical Surgical and Critical Care Nursing.
• General understanding of data collection and analysis.
• General understanding of financials for a hospital unit.

Physical Requirements and Physical Demands
*Adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Hears alarms/telephone/tape
recorder/normal speaking voice.
*Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing.
*Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
Balancing: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Bending: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Climbing: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Crawling: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Crouching: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Kneeling: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Lift above shoulders/head: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Lift from floor level up: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Lift from waist level up: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Lifting 10 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Lifting 20 lbs. maximum and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
within shift (1-33%)
Pulling with force: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Reaching above head: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Reaching above shoulder: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Sitting: Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Squatting: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Standing: Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Walking: Frequently within shift (34-66%)
Working Environment
May be exposed to dust/particulate matter.