RN Patient Flow & Bed Coordination Lead

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator, RN to facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for patients across the WakeMed system. You will collaborate with providers at outlying facilities to arrange transfers and ensure a plan for bed type, level of care, and status for all unscheduled admissions.

The role involves working with the ED, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to maintain efficient patient flow and bed planning, while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 5 Years Nursing - Acute Care required.
• 5 Years Clinical - Utilization Management preferred.
• 5 Years Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for WakeMed patients.
• Coordinate transfers with providers at outlying facilities to plan appropriate bed type and level of care for all unscheduled admissions.
• Collaborate with the Department of Emergency, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to optimize patient flow and bed planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and third-party utilization management regulations.
• Support direct coordination of internal patient flow and external transfers through the Capacity and Transfer Management Center.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

WakeMed is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator, RN to facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for patients across the WakeMed system. You will collaborate with providers at outlying facilities to arrange transfers and ensure a plan for bed type, level of care, and status for all unscheduled admissions.

The role involves working with the ED, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to maintain efficient patient flow and bed planning, while ensuring compliance