RN Patient Flow Coordinator

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $34.68 Maximum Offer $52.95

Summary:

Presbyterian Hospital is hiring an experienced Nurse to join our team! The RN Patient Flow Coordinator plays a critical role in optimizing patient throughput and ensuring efficient, safe, and timely patient movement throughout the hospital. This position collaborates closely with nursing units, physicians, case management, bed management, and ancillary services to support patient placement, admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized RN with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
* Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
* Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
* Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
* Malpractice liability insurance
* Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
* EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure optimal patient flow.
• Collaborate with house supervisors, unit leaders, and physicians to prioritize bed assignments based on patient acuity and operational needs.
• Monitor hospital census, bed availability, and capacity constraints in real time.
• Serve as a central point of communication between Emergency Department, inpatient units, and procedural areas.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.
• Identify bottlenecks in patient flow and escalate issues appropriately.
• Facilitate timely placement of patients from the Emergency Department and post-anesthesia care units.
• Support throughput initiatives to improve length of stay, bed turnaround times, and patient satisfaction.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to staff regarding patient placement and acuity considerations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and utilize electronic bed management systems effectively.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associates Degree Nursing required, BSN preferred.
• Nursing Licensure: Current State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required
• Certifications: Specialty Certification in area of practice and/or management preferred.
• Experience Required: 2 years experience as a clinical nurse.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.

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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services