Night Shift RN: Patient Flow & Throughput Leader

Wellstar Health System; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator (RN) for the Emergency Department in a full-time night-role (7 pm - 7 am). The ideal candidate will actively manage patient throughput, ensure respectful, high-quality care, and collaborate with ED staff, bed management, and ancillary teams.

The position requires an RN with an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), active BLS/ACLS, and a focus on safety, ethics and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Active RN license required
• BLS certification required by AHA
• ACLS certification preferred
• Trauma NRC course preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient rights, preferences and expectations are respected
• Participate in policy, procedure and process formulation affecting patient flow
• Provide staff performance feedback to ED leadership on patient flow, safety and care ethics
• Routinely round in triage, waiting rooms and patient rooms to oversee flow
• Coordinate and liaison between Bed Management, ED providers, nursing staff and other departments
• Organize work environment and teams to optimize unit outcomes and patient flow in and out of the ED
• Supervise patient placement and flow with clear leadership and prioritization
• Monitor ED tracking board for patient throughput and experience
• Provide regular throughput feedback through huddles, 1:1s and reports
• Evaluate care delivery processes related to patient arrival, care and placement
• Participate in performance improvement projects and committees
• Offer guidance and leadership aligned with data-driven decisions
• Engage staff in diverse patient population considerations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and policies
• Suggest policy changes to support best practices
• Act as liaison with patients and families
• Assist with ED emergency preparedness
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with WellStar Health System policies and code of conduct

Skills

Communication skills

Desktop proficiency

Team player

Vital signs proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Trauma Nurse Core Course preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator (RN) for the Emergency Department in a full-time night-role (7 pm - 7 am). The ideal candidate will actively manage patient throughput, ensure respectful, high-quality care, and collaborate with ED staff, bed management, and ancillary teams.

The position requires an RN with an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), active BLS/ACLS, and a focus on safety, ethics and patient experience.