RN – Registered Nurse – Placement Services

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Patient Placement Coordinator to oversee inpatient capacity and patient flow in coordination with physicians and nursing staff. This role emphasizes timely and appropriate patient placement and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include supervising personnel within Patient Placement, assisting with staff orientation, fostering team morale, and communicating operational updates.

Qualifications

• PA RN license is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in patient placement.
• Nursing specialty training program completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel within Patient Placement.
• Assist with staff orientation and foster team morale.
• Communicate operational updates to teams and leadership.
• Monitor occupancy trends and plan for admissions.
• Participate in policy development and capacity planning.
• Manage capacity issues during emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Education

PA RN license

Nursing specialty training program

Job description

This role involves coordinating patient flow and inpatient capacity management by collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to ensure timely and appropriate patient placement.
Responsibilities include supervising personnel within Patient Placement, assisting with staff orientation, fostering team morale, and communicating operational updates.
The position requires strong leadership, resource prioritization, and adherence to policies, laws, and regulations.
Key duties include monitoring occupancy trends, planning for admissions, participating in policy development, and managing capacity issues during emergencies.
Qualifications include a PA RN license, a minimum of three years’ experience in patient placement, and a nursing specialty training program.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, and leadership skills are essential.
The work environment is clinical, emphasizing high-quality patient care, safety, and teamwork.
Additional competencies from departmental orientation are necessary for success.