Capacity Management RN- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- FT Rotating Shifts

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Capacity Management RN- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- FT Rotating Shifts

Job ID: 322176

Category: Nursing

Work Type: FT

Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts- Day/Night, Every 3rd Weekend

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work?

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Capacity Management Registered Nurse to join our Transfer Center team!

Schedule

• Full-time (36 hours/week)
• Rotating day/night shifts
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

This is a dynamic role for an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys combining clinical expertise with critical thinking, communication, and operational decision-making. As a Capacity Management RN, you will play a central role in ensuring patients are placed in the right bed, at the right level of care, at the right time.

Working closely with physicians, nursing leadership, care management, patient placement teams, and referring hospitals, you will help coordinate patient movement across Penn Medicine while ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

What You\'ll Do:

• \tCoordinate timely and appropriate patient placement throughout Penn Medicine.
• \tAssess admissions from all portals of entry to determine the appropriate level of care and assign patients to the most appropriate inpatient unit. •\tUtilize clinical judgment to prioritize bed assignments based on patient acuity, operational needs, and available resources.
• \tCoordinate interfacility transfers through the Penn Medicine Transfer Center, serving as a liaison between referring hospitals and Penn Medicine providers.
• \tCollaborate with physicians, nursing teams, case management, and hospital leadership to optimize patient flow and capacity.
• \tAssign Medicine teams and residents for appropriate admissions.
• \tReview transfer requests for clinical appropriateness and facilitate buy-back agreements when indicated.
• \tSupport system-wide patient throughput initiatives while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes.

We\'re looking for experienced Registered Nurses who are:

• \tStrong clinical decision-makers with excellent critical thinking skills.
• \tEffective communicators who enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• \tOrganized professionals who can prioritize multiple complex situations simultaneously.
• Adaptable individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• \tPassionate about improving patient access, hospital operations, and the overall patient experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania
• Minimum of 5 years\' clinical experience
• Critical Care/ED Experience preferred
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with all members of care team is critical

If you\'re looking for a unique nursing role where you can influence patient care on a system-wide level while working alongside some of the nation\'s leading clinicians, we\'d love to hear from you.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life\'s Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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