Registered Nurse - Patient Flow Coordinator

Azza HealthCare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an Emergency Department Patient Flow Coordinator in the Wilkes-Barre, PA area. The role focuses on coordinating patient placement, monitoring throughput, and facilitating transfers to ensure timely, high-quality care.

You will communicate with multiple departments, support bed availability and discharge processes, and report status to leadership to minimize delays and optimize ED operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required); Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient placement and monitor throughput metrics.
• Facilitate communication between departments to resolve delays and barriers.
• Manage bed availability and transfers, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Report on patient flow status, critical cases, and bed capacity to leadership.
• Support discharge and room turnover processes to optimize patient care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Specialty Nursing Training Program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview:

Coordinates patient flow and throughput in the emergency department, collaborating with staff, leadership, and ancillary departments to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care. Serves as a professional role model, fostering effective communication, resource utilization, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities Include

• Monitoring patient volumes and coordinating placement based on acuity levels.
• Communicating patient flow activities and issues to appropriate personnel and leadership.
• Assisting with bed management, addressing delays, and facilitating transfers using tele-tracking tools.
• Overseeing discharge processes, room readiness, and resource allocation to expedite patient care.
• Providing comprehensive handoffs to incoming coordinators and ensuring smooth department operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required); Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Duties

• Coordinate patient placement and monitor throughput metrics.
• Facilitate communication between departments to resolve delays and barriers.
• Manage bed availability and transfers, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Report on patient flow status, critical cases, and bed capacity to leadership.
• Support discharge and room turnover processes to optimize patient care.