RN Patient Flow Coord

Cincinnati Children's

1d•$37 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Patient Flow Coordinator works in the Admission & Transfer Center and serves as the point person for patient placement. The role coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges; obtains clinical information to support appropriate bed assignments; and manages hospital flow through the centralized bed system and capacity management dashboard. The coordinator applies infection control policies and clinical knowledge to determine appropriate placement and understand unit capabilities, including equipment and medications that may be used on each unit. The role monitors capacity and patient flow, collects and analyzes related data, reports performance, and participates in system-wide improvement initiatives. It also collaborates with physicians, the MPS, unit-based charge nurses, and other teams to exchange clinical information, assess patient needs and care capabilities, and support timely admissions. The coordinator participates in the daily bed huddle. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week. Weekday shifts are 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; weekend shifts may flex to 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Weekend coverage is 48 hours every six weeks, and holiday coverage is every third holiday. The position is full-time, 0.9 FTE, with 36 weekly hours. The expected starting pay range is $36.70–$46.87; starting pay depends on experience, skills, and equity, and additional pay or benefits may apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 3 years of RN experience.
Active Ohio RN license.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

Obtain clinical information needed to facilitate appropriate bed assignments.
Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges in accordance with relevant infection control policies.
Serve as the point person for patient placement and manage flow through the centralized bed system and capacity management dashboard.
Maintain clinical knowledge of disease entities, epidemiological issues, and circumstances that affect patient placement.
Understand the types of patients accepted by each unit and the equipment or medications each unit can accommodate, in accordance with clinical policies and procedures.
Monitor capacity and patient flow, collect and analyze data, report performance over time, and continuously evaluate and redesign processes.
Participate in system-wide capacity and patient-flow improvement initiatives.
Ensure appropriate patient-care and clinical information is exchanged during admissions, referrals, transfers, and discharges.
Participate in assessing patient needs, organizational capabilities, and appropriate levels of care.
Share timely information to facilitate effective patient flow throughout the hospital.
Participate in the daily bed huddle and serve as the point of contact for physicians admitting patients.
Communicate with the MPS and unit-based charge nurses about acuity and unit capabilities related to staffing to support timely admissions.