RN Bed & Patient Placement Coordinator

HCA Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking an RN Patient Placement Coordinator to optimize patient flow and bed assignments across the Methodist Healthcare System. This role interfaces with Physicians, Nursing Administrators, Admitting and unit staff to prioritize admissions and coordinate transfers.

Expected responsibilities include monitoring bed availability, responding to admission requests, and participating in capacity management meetings to ensure efficient patient placement.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas (required).
• Experience in clinical nursing settings preferred (ICU/telemetry).
• Strong communication and coordination with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and bed assignments within Methodist Healthcare System.
• Monitor bed demand based on reservations, walk-ins, transfers, and ED admissions.
• Communicate admission requests to Physicians and their offices.
• Participate in capacity management conference calls and triage bed admissions.
• Collaborate with Nursing Administrators, Admitting, Clerical, and Unit staff.

Skills

ICU experience

Telemetry experience

Nursing communication

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking an RN Patient Placement Coordinator to optimize patient flow and bed assignments across the Methodist Healthcare System. This role interfaces with Physicians, Nursing Administrators, Admitting and unit staff to prioritize admissions and coordinate transfers.

Expected responsibilities include monitoring bed availability, responding to admission requests, and participating in capacity management meetings to ensure efficient patient placement.