Patient Flow Registered Nurse (RN)

NYU Langone Health•Johnson City, NY

2d•$41 - $61

About The Position

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Patient Flow Registered Nurse to support hospital-wide patient movement and care coordination. In this critical role, you will work closely with clinical teams to manage admissions, discharges, and bed placement, ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate care in the right setting. Your ability to communicate clearly, think critically, and collaborate across departments will make a direct impact on patient outcomes and staff efficiency. At UHS, every connection matters—especially the ones that keep care flowing smoothly. If you’re a detail-oriented RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making system-wide contributions, we invite you to join our team.

Requirements

A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Current New York State Registered Nurse License
Five (5) years of experience in acute/tertiary hospital setting
Previous clinical experience and familiarity with community referral/transfer practices and level of care policies
CPR within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

Oversees the day to day movement of patients to facilitate the organizational goals of timely patient placement and discharge.
Oversees and monitors the bed tracking board to ensure data is up-to-date and communicates information during bed huddles as needed.
Sets priorities for patient placement by setting priorities for ED admits, obtaining patient arrival times for direct admits, and communicating with Access Care on an ongoing basis as unit situations change.
Facilitates structured daily bed meetings to provide an organized approach to patient placement.
Assures proper placement of patients on units during bed meetings with accurate information including current admits in ED, potential admissions, staffing needs/status, and number of “borders” and by adhering to patient placement policies.
Implements protocols for increased patient census.
Initiates “House alerts” and action for overcrowding or gridlock according to policy.
Maintains follow-up action list to validate that agreed upon actions occurred.
Provides direction to the Access Care Staff, Nursing Units, Environmental Services, and the ED to prioritize and determine appropriate placement of patients.
Collaborates with nursing units and Environmental Services to prioritize cleaning of rooms by rounding on nursing units to expedite and facilitate room turn around.
Coordinates patient transfers from other facilities to UHS Hospitals.
Oversees Transfer Center processes and serves as liaison between UHS Hospitals and sending facility.
Seeks feedback related to transfers and process improvements.
Manages data captured in LVM System from transfer activity and provides reports to Senior Management and others as requested.
Serves as patient advocate by assuring care rendered is appropriate, timely and confidential.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.
Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.
We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

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