Patient Flow Coordinator, RN - Capacity & Transfer Management

Overview: The Patient Flow Coordinator, RN assists in facilitating the admission, transfer, and bed planning process for patients within the WakeMed System. The Patient Flow Coordinator works with providers at outlying facilities to arrange transfers of patients into the WakeMed system and ensure a transfer plan for the appropriate bed type, level of care, and status is made for all unscheduled admissions. Collaborates with providers, emergency Department, OR/PACU, inpatient units, nursing leaders, and clinical administrators to ensure appropriate patient flow and bed planning throughout the system. The Patient Flow Coordinator will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and third-party utilization management regulatory requirements. The Capacity and Transfer Management Center provides direct coordination of internal patient flow and external transfers through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Department Description:

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Licensure: Registered Nurse Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required Experience: 5 Years Nursing - Acute Care Required 5 Years Clinical - Utilization Management Preferred 5 Years Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Preferred