Registered Nurse – Patient Placement

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Danville (PA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support resources

Night shifts

Hybrid work after orientation

Shift differential

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Danville, PA, is seeking an experienced RN to manage inpatient flow, coordinate transfers, and ensure timely bed placement in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

You will screen admission requests for medical necessity, document transfer plans in the EMR, monitor the admission process to prevent delays, and help identify capacity mismatches while supporting hospital throughput. Night shifts with hybrid options after orientation are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Minimum of three years RN experience.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers and bed assignments with physicians and nursing teams.
• Assess admission requests for medical necessity and appropriateness.
• Document transfer plans and communications in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Monitor inpatient bed utilization and address capacity issues to prevent delays.
• Serve as a resource for hospital staff on bed availability and process improvements.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Specialty nursing program graduate

Job description

Role Overview: This position involves managing inpatient flow, coordinating patient transfers, and ensuring timely bed placement by collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The role requires clinical screening of admission requests using established criteria, documenting transfer details, and monitoring the admission process to prevent delays. It also entails identifying capacity mismatches, facilitating effective communication, and participating in coverage systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Partnering with physicians and nurses to coordinate patient transfers and bed assignments based on acuity and availability.
• Assessing admission requests for medical necessity and appropriateness.
• Documenting communication and transfer plans in electronic medical records.
• Monitoring and optimizing inpatient bed utilization, addressing capacity issues, and ensuring quality standards.
• Serving as a resource for hospital personnel regarding bed availability and process improvements.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• At least three years of RN experience.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with adherence to policies and procedures.

Additional Details: The role offers full-time night shifts, hybrid work options after orientation, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support resources.