Capacity Management RN - Patient Placement - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capacity Management RN role at Hackensack Meridian Health in Hackensack, NJ focuses on coordinating patient placement, admissions and transfers to optimize bed occupancy and patient flow. This position emphasizes collaboration with case management and Plant Ops to ensure timely and safe patient movement.

Ideal candidates have a BSN, at least 3 years of nursing experience and an active NJ RN license. The full-time, day-shift schedule supports a predictable routine within a team that values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• 3 years of professional nursing experience.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License (RN).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate placement of elective and emergent admissions and transfers.
• Ensure patients are admitted or transferred to the most appropriate bed.
• Communicate and implement Capacity Management plan for the day.
• Review patient conditions for appropriate placement with case management.
• Track bed availability and maintain logs/records.
• Work with Plant Ops and Environmental Services on Room of the Day.
• Conduct walking rounds to identify barriers to discharge.
• Monitor bed availability and pending discharges to meet ADT needs.
• Act as a resource for patient placement staff regarding unit acceptance criteria.
• Communicate with the Director for Capacity Management regarding needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The Capacity Management RN is responsible for coordinating patient placement, access case management, and patient flow to ensure effective and efficient patient care. This role is ideal for those with strong clinical expertise and the ability to communicate effectively across various departments.

Highlights

• Location: Hackensack, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the placement of elective and emergent admissions and transfers from other facilities.
• Ensure patients are admitted or transferred to the most appropriate available bed.
• Communicate and implement the Capacity Management plan for the day.
• Review patient conditions for appropriate placement in conjunction with case management staff.
• Track bed availability and maintain appropriate logs/records.
• Work with Plant Ops and Environmental Services on daily Room of the Day (ROD).
• Conduct walking rounds on nursing units to identify barriers to discharge.
• Monitor bed availability and pending discharges to meet ADT needs.
• Act as a resource for patient placement staff regarding unit acceptance criteria.
• Communicate with the Director for Capacity Management regarding operational needs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Experience: 3 years of professional nursing experience
• Licenses & Certifications: NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to advance their mission of transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change.