PATIENT THROUGHPUT COORDINATOR - RN

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Patient Throughput Coordinator (RN) to optimize patient movement and discharge processes across multiple service lines. You will liaise with the ED, PACU, clinics, and referring agencies to ensure safe, timely transitions and compliant patient care.

Ideal candidates hold an NJ RN license with a Bachelors in Nursing and 5+ years in acute care, with BLS/ACLS. Epic experience is a plus, and strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills are

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in New Jersey is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Prior Epic experience is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, team building, and oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers and movement across hospital units.
• Act as liaison among departments, referring agencies, hospitals, clinics and the ED.
• Ensure safe, EMTALA-compliant patient flow and capacity management.
• Support discharge planning and timely transitions for patients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure in New Jersey

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Patient Throughput Coordinator will work with multiple entities to find and surmount the barriers to discharge of patient. This position acts as the designated liaison who facilitates and coordinates the transfer of patients into and within University Hospital. Works with referring agencies, hospitals, clinics, and the emergency department to ensure safe, timely transition of patients and clinically manages patient movement between units from the PACU, Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, procedural clinics and pre-admits for all service lines. Works with many support services, care areas and administrators to ensure clinically safe patient care, capacity management and efficient patient flow withing the University Hospital, all in accordance with Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) guidelines.

Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Five (5) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting required. BLS and ACLS certifications required. Must have knowledge of
patient flow operations. Prior Epic experience is highly desirable. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, team building, and oral and
written communication skills required. Strong computer skills required