Night Shift ED Patient Flow Lead

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator Patient Flow for the Emergency Department at Kennestone Hospital. The role focuses on leading staffing, patient flow, and service delivery during night shifts to ensure safe, timely care for adults, pediatrics, and fast track patients.

You will supervise throughput metrics, collaborate with ED providers and other departments, and drive performance improvement while maintaining regulatory and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse teams.
• Experience leading nurse-led operations in a fast-paced ED environment.

Responsibilities

• Constantly monitor ED triage area, patient rooms and waiting rooms to oversee patient flow.
• Coordinate patient placement, throughput and departmental staffing to maximize efficiency.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ED staff, prioritizing tasks and communicating with multiple departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Nursing diploma/Associate or Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator Patient Flow for the Emergency Department at Kennestone Hospital. The role focuses on leading staffing, patient flow, and service delivery during night shifts to ensure safe, timely care for adults, pediatrics, and fast track patients.

You will supervise throughput metrics, collaborate with ED providers and other departments, and drive performance improvement while maintaining regulatory and safety standards.