RN, Patient Flow Center Coordinator - Part Time
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Bellaire
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high
quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for
every member of our community. When we say every member of our
community, that includes our employees. We know that when our
employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to
create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety,
compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance
your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier
communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a
part of our team. Job Summary The Patient Flow Center is intended
to improve the quality and safety of care, reduce the need for out
of area placements, and optimize the use of resources. The Patient
Flow Center RN Coordinator assists with placement of patients in
the acute care setting in accordance with established guidelines to
the appropriate facility and service line. This role typically
reports to the Manager, Patient Flow Center. Job Description MUST
HAVE 3 OR MORE YEARS OF RN EXPERIENCE WORK HOURS: VARIED/10A-6P
SHIFTS: 3/8HR SHIFTS PER WEEK, ROTATING WEEKENDS MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate of an accredited School of
Professional Nursing; Minimum Associates Degree of Nursing
required; Bachelors of Nursing preferred Licenses/Certifications:
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to
practice professional nursing required Additional certifications
may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit
requirements Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Three (3) years of
acute care hospital RN experience within the last 5 years (i.e.
emergency department, critical care, intermediate, or
medical/surgical units) Preferred experience in an admission/bed
placement center. Previous OA/house supervisor experience desirable
Ability to type on computer Familiarity with computer software,
electronic health records Demonstrated excellent critical thinking
with strong clinical nursing assessment skills. Effective
communication (oral/written) skills. Ability to manage multiple
priorities of equal importance in a fast pace environment.
Excellent customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to quickly
adjust to change. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Uses critical thinking
and clinical judgement skills in directing patients to the most
appropriate level of care and unit assignment while ensuring
accurate and complete communication with all areas across the
system. Organizes placement process to meet patient load influx and
minimizes bed assignment delays. Acts as a clinical resource to non
clinical team members within the Patient Flow Center. Utilizes
clinical knowledge of current census information and potential
inpatient bed needs to project accurate and appropriate placement
of incoming patients. Conducts admission reviews related to level
of care changes, to assure patient is placed in the appropriate bed
based on physician order and level of care required. Applies
professional nursing skills in applying the four aspects of the
nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation) when indicated to evaluate needs of incoming patient
based on level of care, availability of beds, physician order, and
unit capability. Uses critical thinking skills and knowledge of
disease processes to intervene and/or guide non clinical personnel
when there is a known or unknown confounding factor which would
negatively impact the patient and/or patient flow. Manages all
patient placement and progression functions in a responsive manner
responding to all callers with the aid of the electronic health
record, approved clinical protocols, and established patient care
protocols and healthcare information. Works with all Memorial
Hermann hospital teams and key stakeholders on facilitating
efficient, timely placement of patients across the system.
Facilitate the coordination of patient placement with physicians,
staff RNs, and other departments while meeting state and federal
regulations (COBRA/EMTALA); plan of care to optimize patient
outcomes and decrease length of stay in an unbiased, standardized
manner Uses available tracking systems to maintain ongoing
surveillance of available staffed beds. Monitors progress with bed
assignments and arrivals of patients to assigned units; monitors
for timeliness of transfers and discharges. Incorporates knowledge
of hospital and unit admission criteria, unit specialties,
limitations, and patient need when determining proper patient
placement. Conducts or participates in daily bed meetings where
appropriate. Alerts department leadership of delays with patient
flow for individual patients and departments experiencing delays.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all
Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within
budgetary specifications including time management, supply
management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes
individual professional growth and development by meeting
requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills
competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the
success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and
resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrates commitment to
caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate
and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service
standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient
experiences to patients and our workforce. Other duties as
assigned.
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