Registered Nurse - Patient Placement

About the role

This role involves coordinating patient transfers and bed placement by collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to ensure efficient and appropriate inpatient flow. The nurse will assess admission requests using clinical criteria, facilitate communication across departments, and monitor the admission process to prevent delays.

Responsibilities

• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to manage patient transfers and bed assignments.
• Conduct clinical screening for admissions, utilizing criteria for medical necessity and pre‑certification.
• Coordinate inpatient admissions, monitor capacity, and address capacity or acuity issues.
• Document transfer details and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Identify and report quality and process issues, supporting continuous improvement.
• Serve as a resource on bed availability and system‑wide inpatient flow management.
• Participate in on‑call coverage and adapt to changing department needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of three years of RN experience.
• Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform clinical screening and utilize healthcare criteria.
• Flexibility to work in a clinical environment, with hybrid work options after orientation.

Benefits & Culture

• Comprehensive benefits starting day one, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible savings accounts and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and family support services.
• Organizational values of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.
• A collaborative and diverse workplace dedicated to quality patient care.