JOB SUMMARY
The RN Throughput Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and optimizing patient progression throughout the Emergency Department continuum to improve patient flow, maximize capacity, reduce delays, and support safe transitions of care. This role serves as the operational leader for Emergency Department throughput activities, including patient discharges, admissions, interfacility transfers, and movement of admitted patients from the Emergency Department to inpatient units.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Throughput Coordination
· Coordinates patient progression and movement throughout the Emergency Department and hospital system.
· Facilitates timely ED discharges, admissions, transfers, and inpatient placement.
· Coordinates movement of Admit Hold patients to assigned inpatient beds.
· Monitors throughput metrics and prioritizes interventions to improve flow.
Barrier Identification and Resolution
· Identifies barriers affecting patient progression and operational efficiency.
· Escalates unresolved delays and collaborates with stakeholders to resolve issues.
· Tracks delays related to diagnostics, transport, bed placement, consultations, and discharge processes.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
· Collaborates with inpatient nursing units, physicians, surgical services, case management, social work, transport agencies, and receiving facilities.
· Participates in throughput huddles and multidisciplinary rounds.
Quality and Performance Improvement
· Monitors throughput indicators including boarding time, LOS, transfer delays, and capacity utilization.
· Provides recommendations for process improvement and workflow efficiencies.
Opportunity to play a key leadership role in optimizing patient flow, reducing delays, and improving the patient experience in a high-volume Emergency Department. This position collaborates closely with nursing, physicians, bed placement, case management, and inpatient teams to drive safe, efficient patient progression and operational excellence across the continuum of care.
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Key Success Factors
- A successful candidate should know medical terms well, including disease prevention, health promotion, and risk reduction. They should also understand medications, their effects, and potential side effects.
- High ethical standards are vital. Patient privacy must be respected.
- Communication skills include clear writing. Verbal communication is important too.
- Adaptability with stakeholders is necessary.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are crucial.
- Have great computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency, information security knowledge, and scheduling experience.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- 2 years ED Experience
- High volume ED, Triage Trained, Preferred experience with Throughput coordination or charge nurse role
- TX RN, BLS, ACLS, TNCC, ENPC
- Registered Nurse License.