Capacity Management Specialist RN Lead

Lead Capacity Management Specialist

The Lead Capacity Management Specialist (CMS) is responsible for throughput operations at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center University Hospital in partnership with nursing and physician leadership, staff nurses, multidisciplinary stakeholders and administrative leadership of the hospital. The CMS enforces hospital policies and initiatives in collaboration with Nursing leaders, physician leaders and administrators, ensuring that barriers and escalations to patient throughput are addressed efficiently.

• Provide real‑time and predictive patient throughput support within OSUWMC through collaboration with Patient Flow Management Supervisors, Case Managers, Physicians, Unit Nursing Leaders and Ancillary Departments.
• Determine patients that meet discharge suite criteria and have actionable discharge barriers (Lab‑MD‑Imaging‑etc.).
• Expedite placement of external transfers with necessary stakeholders.
• Perform daily targeted rounding to assist in alleviating barriers for patient discharges, and review and elevate any barriers to patient discharge.
• Assist in building and utilizing dashboards (IHIS OSU Capacity Management Dashboard, IHIS ED Track Board, etc.) to monitor delayed or expired expected discharge dates, monitor ICU/PCU and Med Ex boarders, and transport pending requests.
• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges (ADT) for internal and external customers.
• Direct department staff, medical personnel, and team members to achieve optimal patient throughput.
• Adhere to OSUMC and James policies, including the organization’s compliance program, and use relationship‑based care principles to guide professional practice.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited school.
• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience required; 5+ years preferred.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.