RN – Registered Nurse – Placement Services

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC seeks an experienced RN for a leadership role to coordinate patient flow, inpatient capacity, and transfers. You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to optimize placement and monitor occupancy trends ensuring efficient bed allocation.

The position emphasizes professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards within a clinical setting.

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

RN experience

Leadership

Communication

Resource management

Education

RN License (PA)

Job description

Role Overview

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.