Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Flow Coordinator, PRN, Nights

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

90d

About The Position

Performs the activities within the Prisma Health Patient Flow Operations department, including Central Bed Management and the Transfer Center. Central Bed Management is responsible for the placement of inpatient/observation patients, following the review of admission/discharge/transfer (ADT) orders and bed requests, in conjunction with physician assessment. In addition, the Transfer Center is responsible for the facilitation of direct admits and patient transfers from Prisma Health facilities, as well as external health care facilities and physician practices. Furthermore, Central Bed Management and the Transfer Center coordinate patient admissions, transfers and placement within the capacity and capabilities of each facility/unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
• Two (2) years Acute Care Nursing experience.
• Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.

Responsibilities

• Implements standardized processes to ensure patients are admitted to the appropriate unit/facility with correct orders.
• Utilizes standardized processes for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Monitors patient throughput turnaround times to facilitate timely movement and maximizes use of existing systems and processes to improve patient flow.
• Supports initiatives to enhance patient throughput and promote safe, timely care transitions.
• Collaborates with clinicians, Emergency Departments, inpatient units, Administrators on Duty, Environmental Services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to improve care transitions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree