RN Patient Placement - HUB - Per Diem

About the Role

RN Patient Placement - HUB - Per Diem is a role focused on coordinating hospital-wide patient flow, placement, transfers and discharges in a 24/7 environment, in collaboration with the Hub Team and Clinical Care Coordinators. This position supports real-time capacity management and ensures appropriate patient placement and bed utilization across units. What You'll Do

• Coordinates hospital-wide patient flow activities for placement, unit transfers, and discharges on a 24/7 basis with the Hub Team and Clinical Care Coordinators.

• Updates the logistics system when patient placement needs change and serves as a liaison between clinical departments for placement decisions.

• Monitors and analyzes patient throughput processes and documents, analyzes, and reports patient placement data.

• Triages patient assignments to appropriate target units based on prioritizing patient needs, medical necessity, and bed availability.

• Establishes prompt and appropriate patient placement plans from various settings to inpatient beds, concurrently and prospectively.

• Assigns Admission Discharge Transfer Nurses to units with demand/capacity mismatch to ensure smooth patient transitions.

• Obtains initial patient placement orders for direct admits and transfers; collaborates with ED Clinical Care Coordinators and Clinical Documentation Specialists to validate patient status and level of care.

• Works with Hub Clinical Care Coordination Assistant and Order Organizer to obtain pre-certification authorization and admission status orders in a timely manner.

• Assists with prioritizing patient flow to ancillary testing and procedures.

• Collaborates with the HUB Team and Clinical Care Coordinators to leverage patient information to adjust required resources in real-time to improve system efficiency and length of stay goals.

• Provides bed capacity updates to units and ancillary teams via the Bed Board.

• Reviews admission criteria and escalates issues to physicians and, if needed, to the Medical Director of Utilization Management or the Director of Care Coordination.

• Manages Hub/Care Coordination facility staffing for the assigned and next shift; in collaboration with Unit Management and Support Services, adjusts ancillary staffing to meet inpatient needs. What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Illinois.

• Two years of experience in an acute care setting; specialty requirements vary by unit.

• Previous leadership experience required.

• Case management certification required or obtained within one year of eligibility.

• General understanding of case management processes including discharge planning, health care reimbursement, utilization review process, and applicable community resources preferred. Nice to Have

• General understanding of case management processes including discharge planning, health care reimbursement, utilization review process, and applicable community resources preferred. Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $43.69 - $67.72.

• Eligible for Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) for eligible positions.

• Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay based on role.

• Incentive pay for select positions.

• Potential for annual increases based on performance.

• Career Pathways for professional growth and development.

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Free Parking.

• Wellness Program Savings Plan.

• Health Savings Account options.

• Retirement options with company match.

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.

• Community Involvement Opportunities.

Industry: Healthcare