WakeMed
Patient Flow Coordinator, RN - Capacity & Transfer Management
WakeMed, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Patient Flow Coordinator, RN — Capacity & Transfer Management
Overview
The Patient Flow Coordinator, RN assists in facilitating the admission, transfer, and bed planning process for patients within the WakeMed System. The Coordinator works with providers at outlying facilities to arrange transfers of patients into the WakeMed system and ensure a transfer plan for the appropriate bed type, level of care, and status is made for all unscheduled admissions. Collaborates with providers, emergency Department, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to ensure appropriate patient flow and bed planning throughout the system. The Coordinator will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and third‑party utilization management regulatory requirements.
Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
Licensure Registered Nurse Required
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Required
Experience
5 Years Nursing – Acute Care Required
5 Years Clinical – Utilization Management Preferred
5 Years Clinical – Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Preferred
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for patients.
Coordinate transfers with outlying facilities to ensure timely bed placement.
Collaborate with ED, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to maintain optimal patient flow.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and third‑party utilization management regulatory requirements.
Provide internal patient flow and external transfer coordination through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual patient needs.
EEO Statement WakeMed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
Licensure Registered Nurse Required
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Required
Experience
5 Years Nursing – Acute Care Required
5 Years Clinical – Utilization Management Preferred
5 Years Clinical – Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Preferred
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate admission, transfer, and bed planning for patients.
Coordinate transfers with outlying facilities to ensure timely bed placement.
Collaborate with ED, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to maintain optimal patient flow.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and third‑party utilization management regulatory requirements.
Provide internal patient flow and external transfer coordination through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual patient needs.
EEO Statement WakeMed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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