Coordinator, Patient Flow Nurse - Operations Intelligence Center - IMC

Inspira Health • Full-time • Harrison Township, New Jersey, United States • 1d ago

MAJOR FUNCTION:

The Patient Flow Nurse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating high-acuity patient movement, supporting system capacity management, and removing barriers to patient flow across the health system.

The Patient Flow Nurse Coordinators role provides clinical oversight for complex transfer cases, including high-acuity and behavioral health patients, and serves as a key resource for real-time decision-making related to patient placement and throughput. The Patient Flow Nurse Coordinator also functions in an expeditor capacity, proactively identifying and resolving barriers to discharge and patient progression.

In addition, this role supports transfer center operations and bed coordination during periods of high volume, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely patient movement across the continuum of care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health, critical care, or ED
Experience working in a command center or centralized hospital operations setting (preferred).
Experience in patient flow, bed management, or hospital operations (preferred)
Experience in behavioral health or high-acuity patient management (preferred)

Certification/ Licensure:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
BLS required.
CEN, CPEN, CCRN, or PMHN preferred

Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)
Lifting	O	Standing	F	Sitting	C
Lifting 20-50lbs	O	Climbing	O	Kneeling	O
Lifting>50lbs	O	Crouching	O	Reaching	O
Carrying	O	Hearing	C	Walking	O
Pushing	O	Talking	C	Vision	C

Environmental Conditions:
Noise	O	Varied Temperatures	O	Cleaning Agents	O
Noxious odors	O	Patient Exposure	O	Operative Equipment	O