Patient Advocate / Swing Bed Coordinator (full-time) Monday – Friday 8:00am-3:30pm: Job Description Summary: To oversee the swing bed program relative to social needs and recreational programs and to review all requests for transfer to swing bed. To provide activity program for swing beds; to be an
advocate/navigator for hospital patients, assisting with discharge and follow-up, addressing individual needs of patients and family and assisting with support and help, perfom1s screens to determine social determinant of health.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR
Computer and Electronic Health Records and High School diploma
Experience: licensed as a recreational specialist or completion of a state approved activity training course, hospital experience preferably in a Critical Access I hospital
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have verbal skills to present information and ideas, capable of dealing with people and working closely with patients; workable knowledge of safety procedures; must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language; must have patience and enthusiasm as well as the willingness and ability to handle difficult situations with good judgment; must be able to work as a team member; must have ability to multi-task easily and manage time, must be willing to learn.
For more information, email us at swingbed@riograndehospital.net
