Patient Flow Coordinator Registered Nurse- ED
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Patient Flow Coordinator Registered Nurse- ED
Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time Department: GWV/GSWB
Emergency Medicine & Observation Unit Nursing Division Coordinates
patient flow and throughput in the department in collaboration with
the team lead, staff nurses, bed coordinator, nursing supervisor,
providers, and inpatient nursing units. Accountable to performance
and quality metrics and works collaboratively with others involved
in process improvement initiatives. Full benefits (health, dental
and vision) starting on day one ~ Three medical plan choices,
including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and
dependents ~ Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent
care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account
(HSA) ~ Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and
long-term disability coverage ~Robust PTO plan in addition to six
paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year ~ Up to $5,000
in tuition reimbursement per calendar year ~ MyHealth Rewards
wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial
incentive ~ Family-friendly support including adoption and
fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a
free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved
ones ~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare,
eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health
visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more ~
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and
pet and legal insurance ~ The ability to work under a Temporary
Practice Permit until you take NCLEX ~ Shared governance structure
that empowers our nurses ~ Support and mentorship from a full range
of dedicated nursing leaders ~ Community involvement through our
Employee Resource Groups ~ Geisinger values and prioritizes the
safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert
Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance
system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9
program on campus. To learn more about Geisinger opportunities,
please contact Tiffany Nino at tnino@geisinger.Every other weekend
and holiday requirements. Serves as a strong role model in
professional practice as evidenced by strong relationships with
staff both internal and external to emergency medicine providing
effective communication, appropriate resource utilization, and
organizational skills to facilitate the highest quality of patient
care. ~ Monitors volumes and coordinates patient placement
utilizing appropriate care areas based on patient acuity. ~
Communicates issues identified to Emergency Medicine Leadership
team. ~ Serves as a leadership representative and communicates
pertinent information to the Emergency Department leadership team.
~ Assists with the coordination of bed availability with Placement
Services to ensure optimal patient care. ~ Meets with appropriate
staff to discuss delays, provide updates, and facilitate clinical
needs through communication with assigned bedside nurse. ~Utilizes
tele-tracking to aid in identifying clean beds in all units and
collaborates with charge nurses to facility transfers out of
department to other facilities when indicated. ~ Coordinates and
removes any barriers to hasten directs patient care for roomed and
waiting room patients. Re-directs resources and coordinates
transportation to inpatient unit when delays in transport occur and
when on capacity black in collaboration with team leader. ~ Gives
concise, comprehensive report to on-coming Patient Flow Coordinator
Registered Nurse or team lead including status of rooms, critical
patients within the Emergency Department, and in-house bed
availability, pending dispositions, admissions, transfer,
outstanding patient needs necessary for disposition, etc.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and
complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional
competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific
orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the
job related to that position. Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to
receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious
distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing
practice and quality patient care. Graduate from Specialty Training
Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required) Licensed
Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania;
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our
students, our Geisinger family and our communities. INNOVATION: We
constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our
members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe
environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions
from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Our
patients, members and community come from a wide variety of
backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health
easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: Geisinger, Scranton , Patient Flow Coordinator Registered Nurse- ED, Healthcare , Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
