Night Shift Patient Flow RN — Bed Coordination

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking an RN Patient Flow Coordinator for the night shift to optimize bed utilization and admit patients efficiently based on diagnosis and physician preference.

The role oversees the One Call Center, coordinates with care teams, and ensures compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements while supporting discharge planning and referrals.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license required.
• BSN or healthcare-related degree preferred.
• Two years of nursing experience required.
• Experience in Patient Access, Admissions and Flow Operations preferred.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification by orientation (within ~6 weeks).
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of insurance coverage eligibility for healthcare services.
• Ability to manage complex clinical patient placements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor admissions to assure appropriate placement.
• Focus on bed utilization when assigning beds.
• Conduct admission reviews per UM plan for level of care.
• Project bed needs using census information.
• Oversee One Call Center calls and triage transfers.
• Explain bed placements to care staff.
• Facilitate referrals to care coordination.
• Assist with pre-authorization of services as needed.
• Liaise between doctors, offices, Mercy, and admissions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and payer criteria.
• Support care management planning and discharge timing.
• Work with House Supervisor to manage patient volumes.

Skills

RN License

BSN preferred

2+ years nursing experience

Patient Access/Admissions

Mandatory Reporter training

BLS Certification

Computer literacy

Insurance eligibility knowledge

Clinical decision making

Education

BSN or healthcare-related degree

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking an RN Patient Flow Coordinator for the night shift to optimize bed utilization and admit patients efficiently based on diagnosis and physician preference.

The role oversees the One Call Center, coordinates with care teams, and ensures compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements while supporting discharge planning and referrals.