RN Patient Flow Leader

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient flow and bed management across the hospital. The role directs admissions and transfers, coordinating with EVS and transport to optimize patient throughput, and communicates with multi-disciplinary teams to determine the best course of action for patients, physicians, and the hospital.

Required is an RN license with an associate degree in nursing and at least 3 years of clinical experience; a bachelor’s in nursing and supervisory

Qualifications

• This role requires an RN license and an associate’s degree in nursing.
• 3 years of clinical experience is required.
• Supervisory experience or transfer/call center experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical oversight and critical thinking through daily patient flow and bed placement decisions.
• Supports administration, management, and nursing staff in achieving patient-centered care and organizational goals.
• Facilitates relationships between leadership, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams for patient room assignments based on diagnosis and acuity.
• Evaluates staffing needs in collaboration with nursing units and uses resources for capacity surge and patient flow escalation.

Skills

Bed management

Nursing leadership

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Word

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient flow and bed management across the hospital. The role directs admissions and transfers, coordinating with EVS and transport to optimize patient throughput, and communicates with multi-disciplinary teams to determine the best course of action for patients, physicians, and the hospital.

Required is an RN license with an associate degree in nursing and at least 3 years of clinical experience; a bachelor’s in nursing and supervisory