Emergency Department Throughput RN Coordinator

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking an Emergency Department Throughput Registered Nurse Coordinator in Waynesville, NC to optimize patient flow, triage, EMS handoffs, and transfers.

You will align staffing with patient volume, provide clinical guidance, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to reduce delays and improve safety. The role emphasizes coordination, communication, and frontline nursing leadership to enhance patient and staff experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant clinical experience.
• Strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of emergency department workflows and patient safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow, including triage, EMS handoffs, patient placement, and transfers.
• Align staffing with patient volume and acuity to ensure efficient operations.
• Provide clinical guidance, escalation support, and direct patient care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to minimize delays, enhance safety, and support quality initiatives.
• Improve overall patient and staff experience through effective coordination and communication.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Coordination

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

ED workflows

Job description

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking an Emergency Department Throughput Registered Nurse Coordinator in Waynesville, NC to optimize patient flow, triage, EMS handoffs, and transfers.

You will align staffing with patient volume, provide clinical guidance, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to reduce delays and improve safety. The role emphasizes coordination, communication, and frontline nursing leadership to enhance patient and staff experience.