Registered Nurse - Patient Flow Coordinator

Vetted Solutions; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an Emergency Department Operations Coordinator to oversee patient flow and throughput, coordinating with staff, leadership, and ancillary teams to maintain efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

The role requires working overnight shifts with weekend and holiday coverage, emphasizing policy compliance, patient safety, and continuous process improvement. A nursing background with strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment, manage complex workflows, and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient flow and throughput in the emergency department with staff and leadership to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care.
• Monitors patient volumes, manages placement by acuity, and communicates issues to leadership.
• Coordinates bed availability, addresses delays, and facilitates patient transfers and discharges.
• Utilizes tele-tracking to identify available beds and collaborates with charge nurses and transport services to optimize patient movement.
• Provides comprehensive shift reports and updates on patient status, ensuring timely discharge and room cleaning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership abilities

Education

Specialty Nursing program

Bachelor's in Nursing

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a professional role model by maintaining effective communication, resource utilization, and organizational skills.
• Monitors patient volumes, manages patient placement based on acuity, and communicates issues to leadership.
• Coordinates bed availability, addresses delays, and facilitates patient transfers and discharges.
• Utilizes tele-tracking to identify available beds and collaborates with charge nurses and transport services to optimize patient movement.
• Provides comprehensive shift reports, updates on patient status, and ensures timely discharge and room cleaning.

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 work in a clinical environment, manage complex workflows, and collaborate across departments.

Work hours include overnight shifts with weekend and holiday requirements. The role emphasizes compliance with policies, patient safety, and continuous process improvement.