Patient Flow Coordinator, RN

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator, RN to facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for patients within the WakeMed system. This role collaborates with providers across facilities to ensure appropriate bed type, level of care, and status for all admissions.

The coordinator will ensure compliance with utilization management regulations and coordinate with the Capacity and Transfer Management Center to assess, plan, and evaluate patient needs system-wide.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience in acute care.
• 5 years in utilization management preferred.
• 5 years in critical care (ICU/CCU) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission, transfer, and bed planning across the WakeMed system.
• Facilitate transfers with providers at outlying facilities and arrange transfer plans.
• Collaborate with ED, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical admins to ensure patient flow.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and third-party utilization management requirements.
• Oversee internal/external transfers through assessment, planning, and evaluation.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Clinical nursing

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.

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