RN: Patient Flow & Capacity Coordinator

Geisinger; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in the United States seeks an experienced registered nurse to coordinate patient flow and transfers between facilities, collaborating with physicians and nursing teams to ensure timely, appropriate patient placement.

The role requires at least 3 years of RN experience and PA licensure. A full-time schedule is 36 hours weekly with rotating day/evening shifts, and shift differentials apply where eligible.

Qualifications

• RN license in PA or eligibility required.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience.
• Experience coordinating patient flow and capacity management.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be at the center of patient flow, partnering with referring and accepting physicians to coordinate smooth, efficient transfers between facilities.
• You’ll also work closely with attending physicians and inpatient charge nurses to ensure patients are placed quickly and appropriately, aligning with care needs and placement guidelines.
• Coordinate patient flow and inpatient capacity management in coordination with physicians and procedural units and inpatient nursing units.
• Supervise assigned personnel within Patient Placement.
• Assist with the orientation and integration of new employees.
• Foster a sense of pride in employees and promote good morale.
• Communicate pertinent information regarding patient flow activities and operations to appropriate personnel activating established triggers for escalation as defined by Capacity Management Plan.
• Accountable for placement of all patients for all inpatient units utilizing defined unit specific admission criteria.
• Participate in the formulation of nursing policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
• Communicate and interpret policies, procedures and regulations to patients, visitors and staff members.
• Communicate significant issues on individual units to oncoming management personnel.
• Prioritize resources based on system wide assessment of bed availability.
• Monitor occupancy trends and proactively plan for next day elective admissions, identifying trends while planning to meet expected demand for beds.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Skills

RN experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient flow coordination

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Geisinger in the United States seeks an experienced registered nurse to coordinate patient flow and transfers between facilities, collaborating with physicians and nursing teams to ensure timely, appropriate patient placement.

The role requires at least 3 years of RN experience and PA licensure. A full-time schedule is 36 hours weekly with rotating day/evening shifts, and shift differentials apply where eligible.