Throughput RN: Bed Placement & Care Coordination

WVU Medicine; Wheeling, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Wheeling, WV seeks a Throughput Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating nursing care, assessing patients, and determining admission levels via telephone collaboration with providers. The role emphasizes critical thinking, safe transfers, and efficient bed placement within our care continuum.

Minimum five years of nursing experience and current RN licensure are required; BSN or ASN is preferred, with BSN completion within five years of hire.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of service or eNLC license.
• Minimum five years nursing experience.
• BSN or ASN degree preferred; BSN completed within 5 years is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Review patient information with physicians by telephone to determine service and bed placement.
• Apply nursing processes and clinical judgment to ensure safe transfers and admissions.
• Collaborate with the health care team to achieve quality patient outcomes.
• Mentor staff and promote professional development within the unit.
• Engage in performance improvement activities as part of the team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Telephone screening

Communication

Education

BSN or ASN preferred

Job description

WVU Medicine in Wheeling, WV seeks a Throughput Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating nursing care, assessing patients, and determining admission levels via telephone collaboration with providers. The role emphasizes critical thinking, safe transfers, and efficient bed placement within our care continuum.

Minimum five years of nursing experience and current RN licensure are required; BSN or ASN is preferred, with BSN completion within five years of hire.