Registered Nurse – Patient Flow Coordinator

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a role focused on coordinating patient flow and throughput within a hospital department. The role collaborates with nurses, staff, and providers to ensure efficient operations and high-quality care.

The position emphasizes professional practice, effective communication, and resource utilization, with evening/night shifts and weekend coverage as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing specialty training program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient volumes, manages placement based on acuity, and communicates issues to leadership.
• Coordinates bed availability and collaborates with ancillary departments to address delays.
• Utilizes tele-tracking to identify available beds and facilitates patient transfers.
• Ensures timely discharge processes and room turnover, providing comprehensive status reports to team members.
• Addresses barriers to expedite patient care and resource allocation, including transportation coordination.
• Serves as a communication link between staff and leadership to optimize patient flow.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Nursing specialty training program

Job description

Role Overview

Coordinates patient flow and throughput in the department, collaborating with team members, staff, and providers to ensure efficient operations and quality care. Serves as a role model in professional practice, fostering effective communication and resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors patient volumes, manages placement based on acuity, and communicates issues to leadership.
• Coordinates bed availability and collaborates with ancillary departments to address delays.
• Utilizes tele-tracking to identify available beds and facilitates patient transfers.
• Ensures timely discharge processes and room turnover, providing comprehensive status reports to team members.
• Addresses barriers to expedite patient care and resource allocation, including transportation coordination.
• Serves as a communication link between staff and leadership to optimize patient flow.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate of a nursing specialty training program; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential. Work is performed in a clinical environment in compliance with organizational policies.

Additional Information

Requires working evening/night shifts, including every other weekend and holidays. Prioritizes patient safety, quality, and collaborative teamwork.