PRN Patient Flow Command Center Nurse

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston seeks a PFCC Nurse to coordinate and complete interfacility patient transfers across our multi-hospital system, ensuring safe, timely placement and regulatory compliance. You will manage intake, prioritization, and physician-to-physician communication with PFCC coordinators to support bed management and care continuity.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, Texas RN license, and BLS. You will document in Epic, maintain department records, and collaborate with clinical teams

Qualifications

• BSN required; Texas RN license.
• Current Texas RN license or compact license.
• Ability to obtain a clinical specialty cert within 2 years.
• Basic Life Support (AHA/ARC) certification required.
• Minimum 1 year in Transfer Center/Bed Management (5 years RN preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interfacility transfers across Harris Health system.
• Facilitate physician-to-physician communication and bed management.
• Document transfer data in Epic and maintain department records.
• Ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient patient flow.
• Collaborate with PFCC Coordinators and unit teams to determine transfer needs.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Medical Terminology Knowledge

MS Word

Verbal Communication

Writing/Reports

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Epic

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to leading with love, embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Patient Flow Command Center (PFCC) Nurse is responsible for coordinating and completing interfacility patient transfers across Harris Healths multi-hospital system as well as from external healthcare facilities, ensuring safe, timely, and appropriate patient placement. Expertise includes intake, prioritization, and coordination of transfer requests, facilitation of physician-to-physician communication, and collaboration with PFCC coordinators for bed management, and clinical teams to support effective patient flow, capacity management, and continuity of care. Demonstrate ability to work with internal departments and external facilities to ensure efficient patient movement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance in the role of a Registered Nurse. This position is also responsible for the maintenance of department records, accurate documentation into Epic, and any required data associated with transfer requests. This position will also be responsible for coordinating with PFCC Coordinators and all bed management within Harris Health to determine the necessity of transferring patients outside of the system.

Degrees

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

• Certificate In a clinical or related specialty to be completed within two (2) years of hire. Other certificates as required by unit/service
• Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) approved program
• Registered Nurse State of Texas or valid multistate/compact license

Work Experience

• One (1) Year Work Experience Transfer Center, Bed Management, Case Management,
• Quality Management, Coding Or Discharge Planning. (Preferred)
• Five (5) Years Work Experience as a Registered Nurse

Management Experience

• Two (2) Years of Management Experience Leadership or supervisory experience

Communication Skills

• Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
• Writing/Reports

Proficiencies

• MS Word

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analytical Abilities
• Medical Terminology Knowledge

Work Schedule

• Flexible
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Eligible for Telecommute
• Weekends

Other Requirements

• Personal Computer