RN Patient Flow Coordinator-Night Shift

Self Regional Healthcare; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse for the role of Patient Flow Coordinator. This position involves overseeing patient movement throughout the hospital, ensuring timely transitions of care. The ideal candidate will hold a nursing degree, be licensed in South Carolina, and have 2-3 years of clinical experience. This role requires collaboration across various departments to reduce bottlenecks and improve throughput. Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends, is necessary.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina.
• Two to three years of hospital clinical nursing experience.
• CPR certification within 1 month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize patient movement throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with nursing units and providers for efficient care transitions.
• Use data to facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Operational awareness

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN or Baccalaureate degree

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

7:00am-7:30p, to include some weekends.

Functions under the direction of the Director of Nursing Quality and Excellence. The RN Patient Flow Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and optimizing patient movement throughout the hospital to ensure safe, efficient, and timely transitions of care. The coordinator collaborates with nursing units, providers, case management, bed management, the ED, procedural areas, and ancillary departments to reduce bottlenecks, improve throughput, and maintain appropriate capacity. Clinical judgment, real-time data, and operational awareness are used to facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities

Note: The description above outlines the primary purpose and duties of the role as described by the employer.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina; Two to three years of hospital clinical nursing experience in designated practice area. CPR within 1 month of employment.
• Preferred: BSN or Baccalaureate degree in health related field; Practice experience in Critical Care, Emergency Care or Surgical Care. National certification.