Registered Nurse – Patient Flow Coordinator (ED)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an Emergency Department Patient Flow Coordinator responsible for coordinating patient throughput, bed assignment, and transfers, ensuring timely care delivery and effective communication with staff and leadership.

Typical shifts are overnight with weekends and holidays; role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement in patient care quality. Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred; nursing specialty training required.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a nursing specialty training program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient volumes and coordinates placement based on acuity levels.
• Communicates patient flow information to relevant personnel and leadership.
• Assists in bed management and addresses delays by collaborating with ancillary staff and transportation services.
• Utilizes tele-tracking to identify available beds and facilitates patient transfers.
• Ensures timely discharge processes and room cleaning, providing comprehensive handovers to incoming coordinators.
• Coordinates with leadership to remove barriers, expedite patient care, and optimize resource allocation.
• Addresses clinical delays, communicates updates, and supports process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Nursing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Nursing specialty training program

Job description

Role Overview:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors patient volumes and coordinates placement based on acuity levels.
• Communicates patient flow information to relevant personnel and leadership.
• Assists in bed management and addresses delays by collaborating with ancillary staff and transportation services.
• Utilizes tele-tracking to identify available beds and facilitates patient transfers.
• Ensures timely discharge processes and room cleaning, providing comprehensive handovers to incoming coordinators.
• Coordinates with leadership to remove barriers, expedite patient care, and optimize resource allocation.
• Addresses clinical delays, communicates updates, and supports process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

Requires graduation from a nursing specialty training program; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities. Works effectively in a clinical environment, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Additional Details:

Typical shifts are overnight, with weekend and holiday requirements. The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement to enhance patient care quality.