Patient Flow Coordinator (RN), PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center is seeking a PRN Day Shift Patient Flow Coordinator to optimize patient throughput. You will coordinate bed placement, prioritize patient movement, and work with clinical teams to minimize delays in a fast-paced ED/medical setting.

Requirements include MD RN licensure, at least 2 years of leadership, 5 years of recent acute care nursing, and strong communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current MD RN licensure.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Five years of recent clinical nursing in an acute care setting.
• Patient flow and critical care experience preferred.
• Basic keyboarding skills; able to read, write and speak English.
• Strong problem solving and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and bed placement to optimize throughput.
• Prioritize patient movement based on clinical information and staffing.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical teams to reduce delays.
• Monitor patient throughput metrics and report variances.

Skills

Nursing leadership

English proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care field

Job description

Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.

Job Requirements

PRN Day Shift - 8a-830p

Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians.

Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Job Description

General Summary

The Patient Flow Coordinator coordinates, prioritizes, and optimizes patient flow activities throughout BWMC by utilizing bed placement, staffing and clinical information to optimize patient throughput.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Nurse Manager

Qualifications

Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current MD RN licensure.
• Must have at least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing or other health care field preferred.
• Five years of recent clinical nursing in an acute care setting required.
• Patient flow and critical care experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have basic keyboarding skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Excellent problems solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to handle multiple tasks, excellent communication skills, and exhibit customer service principles.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.