Patient Flow Coordinator, RN

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator, RN to facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for patients across the WakeMed system. You will collaborate with providers at outlying facilities to arrange transfers and ensure a plan for bed type, level of care, and status for all unscheduled admissions.

The role involves working with the ED, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to maintain efficient patient flow and bed planning, while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 5 Years Nursing - Acute Care required.
• 5 Years Clinical - Utilization Management preferred.
• 5 Years Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for WakeMed patients.
• Coordinate transfers with providers at outlying facilities to plan appropriate bed type and level of care for all unscheduled admissions.
• Collaborate with the Department of Emergency, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to optimize patient flow and bed planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and third-party utilization management regulations.
• Support direct coordination of internal patient flow and external transfers through the Capacity and Transfer Management Center.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Patient Flow Coordinator, RN assists in facilitating the admission, transfer, and bed planning process for patients within the WakeMed System. The Patient Flow Coordinator works with providers at outlying facilities to arrange transfers of patients into the WakeMed system and ensure a transfer plan for the appropriate bed type, level of care, and status is made for all unscheduled admissions. Collaborates with providers, emergency Department, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to ensure appropriate patient flow and bed planning throughout the system. The Patient Flow Coordinator will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and third-party utilization management regulatory requirements. The Capacity and Transfer Management Center provides direct coordination of internal patient flow and external transfers through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs.

Overview

The Patient Flow Coordinator, RN assists in facilitating the admission, transfer, and bed planning process for patients within the WakeMed System. The Patient Flow Coordinator works with providers at outlying facilities to arrange transfers of patients into the WakeMed system and ensure a transfer plan for the appropriate bed type, level of care, and status is made for all unscheduled admissions. Collaborates with providers, emergency Department, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to ensure appropriate patient flow and bed planning throughout the system. The Patient Flow Coordinator will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and third-party utilization management regulatory requirements. The Capacity and Transfer Management Center provides direct coordination of internal patient flow and external transfers through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

• 5 Years Nursing - Acute Care Required
• 5 Years Clinical - Utilization Management Preferred
• 5 Years Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Preferred