Registered Nurse Coordinator Patient Placement

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi St. Francis

Department: Patient Support Services

Schedule: Nights | Part-time

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Orchestrate Centralized Care Flow: Lead and coordinate our centralized bed management system to streamline admissions, manage transfers, and maintain optimal hospital capacity without sacrificing speed or quality of care.
• Collaborate with Clinical Teams: Partner directly with unit nurses, physicians, and clinical staff to track real-time bed availability, anticipate upcoming discharges, and proactively plan patient placements. 
• Ensure Clinical Appropriateness: Serve as the expert gatekeeper by evaluating all incoming admissions and transfers for medical necessity and unit suitability, taking swift action when resources or criteria fall short. 
• Empower Admissions Staff: Provide strong direction, coaching, and support to our Admissions Coordinators, driving operational efficiency and fostering a supportive team environment. 
• Analyze key patient flow metrics, spot systemic bottlenecks, and formulate data-driven solutions to present directly to executive leadership.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional requirements you'll need

• 2-3 year's experience as RN in Medical Surgical, ICU, or Behavioral Health
• Cerner experience strongly preferred

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.