Night RN - ED Patient Flow Navigator

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Greenfield (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator (RN) for the Emergency Department on the night shift (7 pm – 7 am) with weekend Premier differential. The role focuses on ensuring efficient patient throughput and upholding patient rights and safety.

The RN will liaison with bed management, ED providers, nursing, case management, and environmental services to optimize patient placement and throughput, while supervising staff and contributing to performance improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent.
• Registered Nurse license.
• ACLS
• PALS/ENA-ENPC - Emergency Nursing Ped Course
• Trauma Nurse Core Course

Responsibilities

• Ensure care respects patient rights, preferences and expectations.
• Participate in policy and process formulation related to patient flow goals.
• Provide staff performance feedback to ED leadership related to patient flow, safety and quality.
• Routinely round through triage, waiting rooms and patient rooms to oversee patient flow.
• Liaise between Bed Management, ED providers, nursing, case management, and other departments for timely patient placement.
• Organize work environment and teams to achieve unit outcomes and coordinate patient flow in and out of the ED.
• Supervise patient placement and flow, providing clear leadership and prioritization.
• Maintain oversight of the ED tracking board for patient flow.
• Provide feedback on throughput performance to the ED team via huddles and reports.
• Evaluate healthcare delivery processes in the ED related to patient flow and placement.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and committees.
• Offer guidance to achieve defined results using evidence-based data.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and department policies.
• Interact with patients and families as needed.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning and response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Vital signs assessment

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree in nursing

Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator (RN) for the Emergency Department on the night shift (7 pm – 7 am) with weekend Premier differential. The role focuses on ensuring efficient patient throughput and upholding patient rights and safety.

The RN will liaison with bed management, ED providers, nursing, case management, and environmental services to optimize patient placement and throughput, while supervising staff and contributing to performance improvement efforts.