ED Patient Flow RN — Night Shift Leader

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Patient Flow Coordinator (RN) for the Emergency Department. This full-time night-shift role (7 pm–7 am) includes weekend Premier Differential and leadership in patient flow and throughput.

The RN will lead care coordination, ensure patient rights and safety, and collaborate with ED leadership to optimize bed management and patient placement across departments.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• RN license required; BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care respects patient rights, preferences and expectations.
• Liaise between ED staff and departments to optimize patient flow.
• Provide feedback to ED leadership on practices affecting patient flow and safety.
• Routinely round in triage, waiting areas, and patient rooms to oversee flow.
• Coordinate patient placement into and out of the ED for throughput.

Skills

Effective communication

Desktop computer proficiency

Team-player / self-starter

Vital signs manual

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Patient Flow Coordinator (RN) for the Emergency Department. This full-time night-shift role (7 pm–7 am) includes weekend Premier Differential and leadership in patient flow and throughput.

The RN will lead care coordination, ensure patient rights and safety, and collaborate with ED leadership to optimize bed management and patient placement across departments.