Patient Flow Coordinator, RN - Capacity & Transfer Management

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Raleigh is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator, RN. This role involves facilitating patient admissions and transfers while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and significant experience in acute care. Join a dedicated team committed to outstanding and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the admission, transfer, and bed planning process for patients.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure appropriate patient flow and bed planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and third-party utilization management regulations.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Bed planning

Transfer coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

RN License

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