Care Coordination Resource Supervisor

Job description

• JOB SUMMARY
• The Care Coordination Resource Supervisor is responsible for assessing patients' clinical needs and ensuring accurate placement within Berkshire Health Systems. This role integrates care management skills with clinical expertise to make informed placement decisions, supporting both patient care and the organization’s strategic goals. The Care Coordination Resource Supervisor serves as the clinical expert and decision-maker for daily patient throughput and placement decisions, guiding the placement of patients to appropriate care settings. The Care Coordination Resource Supervisor collaborates closely with the Patient Placement Assistant, and the Patient Placement Coordinator in admitting, to coordinate patient admission and transfer requests from the Emergency Department (ED) and Transfer Center across multiple facilities. This role also manages internal patient flow, facilitating movement between levels of care and bed assignments to ensure that patients receive care in the most appropriate setting. By integrating clinical and financial components, the Care Coordination Resource Supervisor plays a critical role in making placement decisions that align with organizational objectives, ensuring both high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. The Care Coordination Resource Supervisor supports staff development by using downtime in patient flow to mentor and coach team members on hospital workflows, policies, and procedures. This role reinforces consistency, strengthens compliance, and helps staff build confidence and efficiency in day-to-day operations while maintaining readiness to respond to patient care needs.
• JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Experience:
• Five years of clinical nursing experience.
• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree BSN
• Licensure & Certifications:
• RN - MA RN License
• SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Familiar with community resources and utilization/quality review standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Understanding and appropriately utilizing the hospital patient placement guidelines.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with healthcare teams and support staff.
• Skilled in computer systems, phone communication, and patient placement software.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with staff and external stakeholders.
• WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Title of position(s) supervised:
• Interfacility Coordinator, Patient Placement Assistant