RN Patient Flow Coord

cincinnatichildrens; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking an experienced RN to coordinate patient placement within the Admission & Transfer Center. The role involves bed assignment, admissions, transfers, and discharges while adhering to infection control and clinical policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring capacity, analyzing patient flow data, and collaborating with nursing and medical teams to optimize throughput. A valid Ohio RN license and 3+ years of RN experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of RN experience.
• Active Ohio RN License.
• Preferred: 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Patient Placement and Flow - Obtain necessary clinical information to facilitate bed assignment and admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Clinical Policies and Procedures - Be knowledgeable about disease entities, epidemiology, and unit capabilities per policy.
• Performance Improvement - Monitor capacity/flow, collect and analyze data, and participate in improvement initiatives.
• System-Level Collaboration - Exchange patient care information, participate in daily bed huddles, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to ensure timely admissions.

Skills

RN experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Active Ohio RN License

Job description

Primary Location

• Offices at Vernon Place Department
• Admission & Transfer Center Shift
• Evening (United States of America) Schedule
• Full time Weekly Hours
• 36 FTE
• 0.9 Employee Status
• Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range$36.70 - $46.87 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Hours: 3 x 12 hr shifts

Shift: Midshift 10am -10pm during the week with flex AM 6am - 6pm on weekends

Weekend requirement - 48 hours every 6 weeks

Holidays - every third holiday

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Placement and Flow - Obtain necessary clinical information to facilitate appropriate bed assignment. Efficiently facilitate all patient admissions, transfers and discharges utilizing relevant infection control policies. Serve as the point person for patient placement at all times. Manage patient flow through the centralized bed system and capacity management dashboard.

Clinical Policies and Procedures - Be clinically knowledgeable around disease entities; around epidemiological issues and around circumstances that may change where a patient can be placed. Be knowledgeable about all units as to the type of patient that each unit can accept and the type of equipment or medications that can be administered on each unit, in accordance with clinical policies and procedures.

Performance Improvement - Monitor capacity and the patient flow process and participate in system-level approaches for improvement. Collect, measure and analyze capacity/flow data and report performance over time. Improve and redesign processes based on the evaluation, and reassess continuously. Participate in the system-wide capacity/patient flow improvement initiatives.

System-Level Collaboration - Ensure the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged. Participate in the assessment of a patient's needs, the organization's capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care. Share timely information to facilitate effective patient flow throughout the hospital. Actively participate in the daily bed huddle. Serve as the point of contact for all physicians admitting patients. Communicate with the MPS and unit-based charge nurses to assess acuity and unit capabilities related to staffing to ensure a timely patient admission process.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 3+ years of RN experience
• Preferred: 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Active Ohio RN License

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability