RN - Registered Nurse - Placement Services

Live Well Homecare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a Nurse Coordinator to optimize patient placement and bed allocation, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to improve occupancy efficiency.

The role emphasizes capacity management, policy compliance, and staff mentorship in a clinical environment, with a focus on professional growth and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years RN experience.
• Current RN license in the state of PA.
• Strong leadership, communication, and resource management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and analyze occupancy data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with physicians and staff to facilitate smooth patient transfers and placements.
• Supervise personnel within Patient Placement and assist with onboarding new employees.
• Communicate effectively regarding capacity and operational issues, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations, and participate in policy development.
• Monitor occupancy trends, plan for elective admissions, and manage resource prioritization.
• Support staff development and professional practice, providing feedback and mentorship.
• Act as a liaison during emergencies, including disaster and patient safety protocols.
• Serve as an administrative representative, relaying capacity information to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resource management

Occupancy data analysis

Job description

This position focuses on coordinating patient flow, inpatient capacity management, and ensuring efficient transfers between facilities. The role involves collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to optimize patient placement, monitor occupancy trends, and support bed allocation based on established criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with physicians and staff to facilitate smooth patient transfers and placements.
• Supervise personnel within Patient Placement and assist with onboarding new employees.
• Communicate effectively regarding capacity and operational issues, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations, and participate in policy development.
• Monitor occupancy trends, plan for elective admissions, and manage resource prioritization.
• Support staff development and professional practice, providing feedback and mentorship.
• Act as a liaison during emergencies, including disaster and patient safety protocols.
• Serve as an administrative representative, relaying capacity information to leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years RN experience.
• Current RN license in the state of PA.
• Strong leadership, communication, and resource management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and analyze occupancy data to inform decisions.

Position Details

The role involves providing high-quality patient care, fostering teamwork, and ensuring operational efficiency within a clinical environment. It emphasizes professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.