Part-Time Night-Shift Capacity & Patient Flow RN

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Capacity Management RN to coordinate patient placement, access case management, and patient flow, ensuring efficient and safe care across units.

This part-time, night-shift role in Hackensack, NJ offers a pay of $68,165 per year. A BSN is required; 3 years of nursing experience; NJ State RN license is required; national certification desirable; and a master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• 3 years of professional nursing experience.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required.
• National Certification desirable; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the placement of elective and emergent admissions and transfers.
• Ensure patients are admitted or transferred to the most appropriate available bed.
• Communicate and implement the Capacity Management plan for the day.
• Review patient conditions for appropriate placement.
• Track bed availability and maintain logs/records.
• Conduct walking rounds on nursing units to identify discharge barriers.
• Monitor bed availability and pending discharges.
• Act as a resource for patient placement staff regarding unit capabilities.
• Make recommendations for unit closures or downsizing.
• Facilitate transfers and manage patient flow in the ETC.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred

National Certification desirable

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Capacity Management RN to coordinate patient placement, access case management, and patient flow, ensuring efficient and safe care across units.

This part-time, night-shift role in Hackensack, NJ offers a pay of $68,165 per year. A BSN is required; 3 years of nursing experience; NJ State RN license is required; national certification desirable; and a master's degree is preferred.