Registered Nurse - Patient Flow Coordinator (ED)

Live Well Homecare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an experienced nurse flow coordinator to optimize patient throughput in the emergency department. You will collaborate with nursing staff, leadership, and ancillary departments to ensure efficient care delivery and rapid bed utilization.

The role emphasizes professional practice, effective communication, resource optimization, and ongoing process improvement, with typical overnight shifts and weekend/holiday requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nursing specialty training program.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

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

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science 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.