Throughput Nursing Supervisor at Rivers Edge Hospital – Saint Peter, Minnesota

Position Title: Throughput Nursing Supervisor

Location: 1900 N SUNRISE DR, USA, Saint Peter, MN, 56082
Base Pay: 39.47 - 59.18 / Hour

Description: Description

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Flow & Throughput Management
• Coordinate daily patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize bed utilization.
• Facilitate timely discharges by pro-actively identifying and resolving barriers.
• Collaborate with the House Manager, Charge Nurses, and Unit Leaders to ensure appropriate bed placement.
• Monitor length of stay and escalate delays impacting patient throughput.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary discharge planning and bed huddles.
• Collaboration with Case Management & Utilization Review
• Work closely with Case Management to support discharge planning and transition of care needs.
• Partner with Utilization Review to ensure appropriate level of care determinations and payer compliance.
• Assist with resolving authorization delays or documentation barriers that affect discharge timelines.
• Monitor avoidable days and support process improvement initiatives to reduce them.

Patient Rounding

• Conduct daily patient rounding focused on discharge readiness, barriers to care, and patient satisfaction.
• Identify and escalate patient concerns related to discharge or care coordination.
• Support patient and family education regarding discharge expectations and timelines.

Swing Bed Program Oversight

• Provide operational oversight of the Swing Bed Program.
• Ensure appropriate patient selection and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate admissions to swing bed services and monitor length of stay.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care and smooth transitions.

Discharge Lounge Oversight

• Oversee the daily operations of the Discharge Lounge.
• Ensure patients awaiting transportation or medications are safely monitored.
• Coordinate staffing and workflow for efficient patient turnover.
• Monitor performance metrics related to discharge lounge utilization and effectiveness.

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Track throughput metrics including discharge times, length of stay, readmissions, and bed turnaround times.
• Identify trends and implement improvement strategies.
• Participate in committees focused on patient flow, care coordination, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.

Requirements: Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current RN license in good standing.
• BLS required; additional certifications preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience.
• Previous leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in case management, utilization review, or patient flow strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCopy Link

• Strong understanding of hospital operations and patient flow processes.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations related to swing bed and discharge planning.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze data and drive performance improvement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments.