PRN Patient Flow Command Center Nurse

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting eligibility

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston seeks a Nurse in the Patient Flow Command Center to coordinate interfacility transfers across the multi-hospital system, ensuring safe and timely patient placement. You will manage transfer requests, communicate with physicians, and support bed management and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a BSN, Texas RN license, BLS, and experience in transfer centers or bed management. Proficiency with Epic and MS Word is expected, with flexible scheduling including weekends

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or to be completed within two years of hire.
• Texas RN license or multi-state license required.
• 1 year transfer center/bed management experience preferred.
• 5 years as RN preferred.
• 2 years of management/leadership experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication with heavy public contact.
• Proficiency in MS Word and relevant documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete interfacility patient transfers across Harris Health system.
• Ensure safe, timely patient placement and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate physician-to-physician communication and bed management coordination.
• Maintain department records and document in Epic.
• Collaborate with PFCC Coordinators and clinical teams for effective patient flow and capacity management.

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