Role Overview: Coordinates patient flow and throughput in the department, collaborating with team members, providers, and inpatient units to ensure efficient operations and high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities: Serves as a professional role model, communicates patient flow activities, monitors patient volumes, coordinates bed availability, addresses delays with ancillary departments, utilizes tele-tracking for bed management, and facilitates patient transfers. Provides comprehensive handoffs to incoming coordinators, oversees discharge processes, and removes barriers to expedite patient care and provider orders.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires graduation from a specialty nursing training program; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Demonstrates effective communication, organizational skills, resource management, and leadership qualities. Works in a clinical environment, adhering to policies and procedures.
Work Environment & Benefits: Typically performs in a clinical setting with shifts including evenings, nights, and every other weekend and holiday. Offers full benefits from day one, including health plans, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.