Capacity Management Specialist RN

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Capacity Management Specialist RN for University Hospital's Center for Emergency Services. This role supports the Nurse Manager in patient flow, ADT handling, and coordination of transfers with referring facilities and receiving hospitals.

Real-time data entry ensures accurate transfer records and performance reporting. Required BSN and Ohio RN license, with at least two years of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Current license as a registered nurse from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing required.
• Minimum of two years experience in a clinical nursing capacity required.
• Demonstration of leadership and management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports ADT processes and patient throughput coordination.
• Interacts with staff and medical personnel to manage transfers efficiently.
• Enters transfer data in real time with high accuracy.
• Applies clinical criteria to evaluate transfer appropriateness and level of care.
• Escalates issues to management as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Title:Capacity Management Specialist RNDepartment:University Hospital | Center for Emergency Services

Scope of Position

The Capacity Management Specialist supports the Nurse Manager with departmental operations of the Patient Flow Management Center. The Capacity Management Specialist interacts with the department staff, medical personnel and other team members to achieve optimal patient throughput. The Capacity Management Specialist supports department efforts in managing Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges (ADT) for internal and external customers.

Position Summary

The Capacity Management Specialist contributes to the ongoing operations of the department and collaborates with other patient care departments/areas that impact (ADT) performance. Receives transfer requests from referring facilities and coordinates patient transfer to our facility using excellent customer service skills with all callers. Facilitates all communication between referring and receiving hospitals/physicians in a professional and effective manner. Enters information into the database, as it occurs, for creation of real time data with a high degree of accuracy. Documents all required information pertaining to the patient transfer process accurately and thoroughly. Applies approved clinical criteria to evaluate appropriateness of transfer and level of care. Maintains knowledge base of processes and systems by attending meetings and reviewing training materials and identifies, addresses, and works to resolve system problems impacting transfers. Escalates issues as appropriate to management.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required; current license as a registered nurse from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing required; a minimum of two years experience in a clinical nursing capacity required; demonstration of leadership and management skills preferred.

Additional Information

Qualified applicants will need to live within an hour of OSU's main campus in Columbus OH as there is an expectation to report in person in the event of unexpected downtime or disaster.

Currently looking for mid shift or night shift availability

Location:University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40

Shift:Third Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.