Night-Shift ED Patient Flow Coordinator (RN)

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nurse in the Emergency Department to coordinate patient flow during the night shift. The role requires an RN with ED experience to supervise placement, collaborate with ED teams, and manage throughput while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

The candidate should hold an RN license, BLS, ACLS, and ENPC/PALS credentials, with a focus on policy adherence and continuous improvement. This is a full-time night position in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• ACLS required.
• PALS/ENPC - Emergency Nursing Ped Course required.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care is delivered with respect to patient rights, preferences and expectations.
• Participate in policy, procedure and process formulation related to patient flow goals.
• Provide objective staff performance feedback to ED leadership related to patient flow, safety, ethics and standards.
• Constantly round in the ED triage area, waiting rooms, and patient rooms to oversee patient flow.
• Serve as liaison between Bed Management, ED providers, nursing, case management, environmental services, EMS and other departments to assure timely placement and throughput.
• Organize work environment and care teams to attain unit outcomes; coordinate patient flow into and out of the department.
• Supervise and coordinate patient placement and flow with clear leadership and prioritization.
• Maintain ED tracking board and provide regular throughput feedback to the ED team.
• Evaluate quality and appropriateness of care related to patient arrival and placement.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and committees.
• Provide guidance and leadership recommendations with data-based decisions to improve patient flow.
• Integrate staff engagement and performance with diverse patient populations.
• Ensure decisions follow regulatory standards and department policies; propose policy changes as needed.
• Interact with patients and families; assist with emergency preparedness.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with WellStar policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Desktop proficiency

Team player

Vital signs

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nurse in the Emergency Department to coordinate patient flow during the night shift. The role requires an RN with ED experience to supervise placement, collaborate with ED teams, and manage throughput while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

The candidate should hold an RN license, BLS, ACLS, and ENPC/PALS credentials, with a focus on policy adherence and continuous improvement. This is a full-time night position in Georgia.