RN Patient Flow & Bed Coordination Lead

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator, RN to facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for patients within the WakeMed system. This role collaborates with providers across facilities to ensure appropriate bed type, level of care, and status for all admissions.

The coordinator will ensure compliance with utilization management regulations and coordinate with the Capacity and Transfer Management Center to assess, plan, and evaluate patient needs system-wide.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience in acute care.
• 5 years in utilization management preferred.
• 5 years in critical care (ICU/CCU) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission, transfer, and bed planning across the WakeMed system.
• Facilitate transfers with providers at outlying facilities and arrange transfer plans.
• Collaborate with ED, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical admins to ensure patient flow.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and third-party utilization management requirements.
• Oversee internal/external transfers through assessment, planning, and evaluation.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Clinical nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator, RN to facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for patients within the WakeMed system. This role collaborates with providers across facilities to ensure appropriate bed type, level of care, and status for all admissions.

The coordinator will ensure compliance with utilization management regulations and coordinate with the Capacity and Transfer Management Center to assess, plan, and evaluate patient needs system-wide.