Registered Nurse - Patient Flow Coordinator

Vetted Solutions; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator to manage patient throughput in a hospital setting. You will collaborate with nursing, physicians, and inpatient units to optimize placement and delivery of care, ensuring efficient bed utilization and timely patient movement.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to clinical policies, and proactive communication with multidisciplinary teams to support smooth transitions and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow, monitor bed availability based on patient acuity.
• Communicate updates to leadership and staff to facilitate process improvements.
• Collaborate with ancillary departments to address delays and facilitate transfers.
• Utilize tele-tracking systems and coordinate transportation to support timely patient movement.
• Provide comprehensive handoffs and oversee discharge processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Specialty Nursing Program

Job description

Role Overview:

The Patient Flow Coordinator manages patient throughput in the department, collaborating with team members, healthcare providers, and inpatient units to optimize patient placement and care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional role model, fostering effective communication and organizational skills to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate patient flow, monitor volumes, and manage bed availability based on patient acuity.
• Communicate updates and issues to leadership and staff, facilitating process improvements.
• Collaborate with ancillary departments to address delays, facilitate transfers, and expedite patient care and provider orders.
• Utilize tele-tracking systems and coordinate transportation to support timely patient movement.
• Provide comprehensive handoffs, oversee discharge processes, and ensure room readiness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Additional Information:

The role involves working in a clinical setting with responsibilities for patient flow, resource coordination, and communication with multidisciplinary teams. It requires a commitment to safety, quality, and process improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment.