Charge RN: Patient Flow & Bed Management Lead

Ochsner Health; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient flow, bed placement, admissions and transfers within a hospital setting. You will coordinate with EVS and transport to optimize patient movement and care delivery.

Required are RN licensure and an Associate’s degree with 3 years of clinical experience; Bachelor’s degree and advanced certifications are preferred. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and adherence to compliance and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure in state of practice.
• Associate’s degree in nursing, science or related field required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of daily patient flow and bed placement decisions.
• Support administration, management, and nursing staff to meet patient-centered goals.
• Foster relationships between leadership, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams for patient room assignments.
• Assess staffing needs with nursing units and coordinate capacity surge responses.
• Collect, monitor, and evaluate data for operational decisions.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of nursing units and conduct rounds.
• Engage in telemedicine, business development, and hospital outreach activities.
• Adapt behavior to diverse patient populations and ensure privacy and clear communication.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computers and software proficiency

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing, science or related field

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient flow, bed placement, admissions and transfers within a hospital setting. You will coordinate with EVS and transport to optimize patient movement and care delivery.

Required are RN licensure and an Associate’s degree with 3 years of clinical experience; Bachelor’s degree and advanced certifications are preferred. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and adherence to compliance and privacy standards.