RN Patient Flow Leader: Bed & Transfer Coordination

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient flow and bed placement, coordinating admissions, transfers, and interdepartmental communication. You will work with physicians, nursing staff, and support teams to optimize patient care and throughput.

The role requires RN licensure with strong clinical and leadership skills, plus experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of practice is required.
• Associate’s degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient flow and bed placement decisions.
• Directs admissions and transfers within the hospital.
• Coordinates transfer/consultation requests with a multidisciplinary team.
• Monitors data collection, rounds, and daily unit operations.
• Ensures compliance with policies, privacy, and standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

RN licensure

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee patient flow and bed placement, coordinating admissions, transfers, and interdepartmental communication. You will work with physicians, nursing staff, and support teams to optimize patient care and throughput.

The role requires RN licensure with strong clinical and leadership skills, plus experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.