Director of Patient Access & Throughput

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County Health is seeking a Director of Patient Flow to lead the 24-hour patient access and throughput initiative. You will oversee admissions flow, bed availability, and data-driven process improvements across nursing units. The role requires clinical expertise and strong collaboration with leadership.

The position emphasizes implementing standardized access processes, performance metrics, and real-time data to drive efficiency and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient flow standards and throughput optimization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to diverse staff and patient populations.
• Analytical, organizational, problem-solving and conflict management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages, and analyzes patient flow across Cook County Health.
• Monitors movement and bed availability to prevent bottlenecks.
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize access and throughput.
• Collaborates with Nursing Leadership to ensure adequate staffing for admissions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Conflict management

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Cook County Health is seeking a Director of Patient Flow to lead the 24-hour patient access and throughput initiative. You will oversee admissions flow, bed availability, and data-driven process improvements across nursing units. The role requires clinical expertise and strong collaboration with leadership.

The position emphasizes implementing standardized access processes, performance metrics, and real-time data to drive efficiency and high-quality patient care.