PRN RN - Patient Flow Coordinator

PRN RN - Patient Flow Coordinator at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:
The PRN RN Patient Flow Coordinator manages patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize bed utilization and ensure timely care delivery in hospital settings. This role involves coordination between multiple departments, monitoring patient flow metrics, and implementing strategies to improve patient satisfaction and reduce length of stay. The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, a valid nursing license, BLS certification, and offers varied shifts with multiple employee benefits.
Overview:
Presbyterian is seeking an RN Patient Flow Coordinator. The RN Patient Flow Coordinator plays a critical role in overseeing the admission, transfer, and discharge processes across hospital departments. This position ensures that patients are placed appropriately based on clinical needs and bed availability, helping maintain smooth operations and high-quality care delivery.
Type of Opportunity: PRN
FTE: .001
Exempt:
No

Work Schedule:

Varied Days and Hours
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

• Staff Safety (a wearable alarm badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)

• Shift differentials for nights and weekends

• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles

• Malpractice liability insurance

• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

• EPIC electronic charting system

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License

• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
Responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize bed utilization and reduce delays.

• Serve as a liaison between nursing units, emergency departments, perioperative services, and administrative teams.

• Monitor patient flow metrics and identify bottlenecks or delays in care pathways.

• Facilitate communication among multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely decision-making and patient placement.

• Support clinical staff by providing leadership and guidance on patient throughput issues.

• Implement strategies to improve patient satisfaction and reduce length of stay.
Benefits:
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $52.95/Hr. Compensation

Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
Keywords:
patient flow coordinator, registered nurse, hospital admissions, patient discharge, bed management, clinical coordination, patient throughput, nursing, healthcare, EPIC electronic charting