Registered Nurse/Patient Flow Coordinator -

Baptist Health (KY/IN) Corbin, KY 40701, US

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Job Description:

REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE REQUIRED

Three (3) Years Experience in BOTH ED AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT PREFERRED

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department-Flow Coordinator -

Full-Time, Second Shift

The Emergency Department is a 28-bed Level IV Trauma Center, established to provide care for individuals with acute medical or surgical illnesses or injuries for which immediate medical attention is required or desired.

The patient flow coordinator is an entry-level management position responsible for the overall movement of patients through the ED in a safe and efficient manner. He/she will coordinate all patient care activities, mitigate delays, and be a liaison with the ED medical staff and other departments to ensure that care is delivered in an efficient and safe manner. The patient flow coordinator appropriately delegates the workload and is a role model for teamwork, leadership, and professionalism in the ED.

RN-Patient Flow Coordinator-ER-Full-Time

Coordinate Patient Flow
Facilitate timely movement through evaluation, treatment, discharge, and transfers.
Deliver Clinical Care
Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and documents accurately.
Mentor and Educate Staff
Support staff development through coaching, orientation, and competency validation.
Support Unit Operations
Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient environment; assist with unit management tasks.
Demonstrate Leadership
Model critical thinking and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
Ensure Safety & Compliance
Follow hospital policies, infection control procedures, and safety protocols.
Collaborate Across Departments
Work with nursing leadership and other teams to resolve care concerns and improve outcomes.
Track and Report Patient Metrics
Monitor patient flow data, identify delays, and escalate issues as needed.

Requirements:

Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
Three (3) years of clinical management experience preferred.
BLS required, new employees requiring CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association should receive (CPR) training within the first week of orientation.
ACLS, PALS, Basic Cardiac Arrythmia, NIH Stroke Certification, Glucometer Training, 12 Lead, Aegis Training, Nurse Wound Care, TNCC.

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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