RN Patient Flow Coordinator-Discharge Lounge

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Patient Flow Coordinator-Discharge Lounge is responsible for maintaining direct control of hospital beds by actively managing patient discharges. This involves promptly following up on discharges and ensuring that discharged patients are consistently and quickly removed from the EHR to facilitate timely bed reassignment. The role requires a proactive approach to managing patient flow and optimizing bed availability within the hospital.

Requirements

• One (1) year of nursing experience in an inpatient setting.
• Valid RN license
• Knowledge of care management and resource/utilization management.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Understanding cost and quality issues.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
• Decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• RN case management certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Review previous day’s discharges and round on patients scheduled for discharge to identify and address barriers.
• Encourage and facilitate discharges prior to noon to optimize patient flow and ensure timely bed availability.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to mitigate discharge hurdles and prevent delays.
• Ensure all discharges occur safely, efficiently, and in compliance with hospital policies and CMS regulations.
• Authorize patient transportation as needed to support timely discharge.
• Maintain expertise in discharge processes, serve as a resource, and educate staff on best practices.
• Promote teamwork across departments to ensure smooth patient transitions.
• Monitor discharge efficiency, productivity, quality, cost, and patient length of stay, identifying at-risk populations.
• Drive high levels of satisfaction for patients, families, staff, and internal stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed