HOSPITAL PATIENT FLOW COORDINATOR

Froedtert • Menomonee Falls, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Be the clinical leader who keeps the hospital moving. If you thrive in high-acuity environments, think three steps ahead, and enjoy influencing operations at a systems level — this role puts you at the center of it all. As a Hospital Patient Flow Coordinator, you will lead real-time bed management and patient placement strategy across the organization. You’ll collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, admitting, and hospital administration to ensure patients are placed safely, efficiently, and appropriately. This is not a task-based role — it’s a hospital-wide position that directly impacts quality, safety, and throughput.
Why This Role Stands Out
• High visibility across the organization
• System-level impact on patient care and hospital operations
• Autonomous decision-making authority
• Close collaboration with executive and clinical leaders
• Fast-paced, intellectually engaging work
• Opportunity to influence capacity strategy If you enjoy critical thinking, operational strategy, and clinical stewardship beyond the bedside — this is your next step.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of nursing experience with at least 3 years is in acute care nursing is required
• Bachelors in Nursing is required
• Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact)
• Has strong verbal communication skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice and to a variety of staff
• Assesses his/her own communication skills during encounters with patients, families, physicians and staff. From these assessments seeks continuous improvement in communication and conflict resolution skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous critical care or ED experienced as a RN is preferred
• In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, either an additional 3 years of experience or active enrollment in a Bachelors program with a defined end date is required
• Has strong acute care or critical care backgrounds
• Think system-wide, not just unit-based
• Are calm and decisive in fast-paced environments
• Enjoy collaboration and influencing outcomes
• Want leadership impact without moving into a traditional manager role

Responsibilities

• Lead Real-Time Patient Placement
• Maintain situational awareness of all hospitals census, staffing levels, and bed availability
• Utilize EPIC Bed Planning and surgical/ancillary schedules to guide strategic placement decisions
• Develop and adjust daily admission plans based on real-time changes
• Anticipate and Prevent Capacity Barriers
• Monitor ED volumes, elective procedures, and clinic patterns to proactively predict bed demand
• Coordinate hospital redirection and overcapacity status during high census periods
• Partner with critical care and acute coordinators and unit leaders to anticipate admissions
• Serve as the Central Liaison
• Collaborate with Nurse Managers, Administrative Representatives, Physicians, Staffing Office, and Admitting
• Facilitate in-house transfers while considering acuity, equipment, and disease management needs
• Provide guidance on admission status and medical necessity for direct admits
• Support Critical Events
• Active participant on yearly hospital drills as well as statewide accountability for mass casualty events
• Engage in high-stakes decision-making during capacity surges
• Drive Quality & Process Improvement
• Monitor patient placement metrics
• Lead bed flow huddles
• Contribute to updates in Allocation of Services guidelines

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level