Patient Throughput RN — Flow & Bed Coordinator

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Multiple medical plan options

Pre-tax FSAs and HSA with employer

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Wellness program MyHealth Rewards

Family support and parental leave pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a skilled Patient Flow Coordinator who collaborates with team leads, staff nurses, bed coordinators, nursing supervisors and providers to optimize department throughput and patient care. You will monitor volumes, direct bed placement and communicate across units to support timely dispositions.

The role emphasizes professional practice, adherence to performance metrics, and participation in process improvement initiatives to enhance patient flow and departmental efficiency in

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Required).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a strong role model in professional practice with staff, communicating effectively and using resources to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Communicates pertinent information on patient flow activities to appropriate personnel.
• Monitors volumes and coordinates patient placement utilizing appropriate care areas based on patient acuity.
• Communicates issues identified to Emergency Medicine Leadership team.
• Gives concise, comprehensive report to on-coming Patient Flow Coordinator RN or team lead including status of rooms, bed availability and dispositions.

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a skilled Patient Flow Coordinator who collaborates with team leads, staff nurses, bed coordinators, nursing supervisors and providers to optimize department throughput and patient care. You will monitor volumes, direct bed placement and communicate across units to support timely dispositions.

The role emphasizes professional practice, adherence to performance metrics, and participation in process improvement initiatives to enhance patient flow and departmental efficiency in