Capacity Management Specialist RN Lead
Inside Higher Ed, Columbus, OH, United States
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Capacity Management Specialist RN Lead Department
University Hospital | Clinical Resources Job Overview
The Lead Capacity Management Specialist (CMS) is responsible for throughput operations within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center University Hospital in partnership with nursing and physician leadership, staff nurses, multidisciplinary stakeholders and administrative leadership of the hospital. The CMS enforces hospital policies and initiatives in collaboration with Nursing leaders, physician leaders and administrators, ensuring that barriers and escalations to patient throughput are addressed efficiently. OSUWMC is committed to enhancing the quality of care our patients receive. Key Responsibilities
Provide real‑time and predictive patient throughput support through collaboration with the Patient Flow Management Supervisors, Case Managers, Physicians, Unit Nursing Leaders and Ancillary Departments. Determine patients that meet discharge suite criteria and have actionable discharge barriers (Lab‑MD‑Imaging‑etc.). Expedite placement of external transfers with necessary stakeholders. Perform daily targeted rounding to alleviate barriers for patient discharges, and review and elevate any barriers to patient discharge. Assist in building and utilizing dashboards (IHIS OSU Capacity Management Dashboard and IHIS ED Track Board, etc.) to highlight delayed or expired expected discharge dates, monitor ICU/PCU and MedEx Boarders, and manage transport pending requests to improve patient flow metrics, access and bed turnaround time. The CMS-Lead directs department staff, medical personnel and other team members to achieve optimal patient throughput, overseeing the business unit’s admissions, transfers and discharges (ADT) for internal and external customers, and adhering to OSUMC and James policies and procedures, including the organization’s compliance program. Responsibilities Summary
The Capacity Management Specialist-Lead directs the department staff, medical personnel and other team members to achieve optimal patient throughput. This role oversees the business unit efforts in managing Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges (ADT) for internal and external customers. Organizational expectations include adherence to OSUMC and James policies and procedures, application of relationship‑based care principles, and alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values and nursing standards of practice. Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited school. 1 year of inpatient nursing experience required; 5+ years preferred. Job Details
Location: Doan Hall (0089) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts Additional Information
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, holds them to equal standards and provides equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Current Employees And Students
If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. Job Title
Capacity Management Specialist RN Lead Department
University Hospital | Clinical Resources Job Overview
The Lead Capacity Management Specialist (CMS) is responsible for throughput operations within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center University Hospital in partnership with nursing and physician leadership, staff nurses, multidisciplinary stakeholders and administrative leadership of the hospital. The CMS enforces hospital policies and initiatives in collaboration with Nursing leaders, physician leaders and administrators, ensuring that barriers and escalations to patient throughput are addressed efficiently. OSUWMC is committed to enhancing the quality of care our patients receive. Key Responsibilities
Provide real‑time and predictive patient throughput support through collaboration with the Patient Flow Management Supervisors, Case Managers, Physicians, Unit Nursing Leaders and Ancillary Departments. Determine patients that meet discharge suite criteria and have actionable discharge barriers (Lab‑MD‑Imaging‑etc.). Expedite placement of external transfers with necessary stakeholders. Perform daily targeted rounding to alleviate barriers for patient discharges, and review and elevate any barriers to patient discharge. Assist in building and utilizing dashboards (IHIS OSU Capacity Management Dashboard and IHIS ED Track Board, etc.) to highlight delayed or expired expected discharge dates, monitor ICU/PCU and MedEx Boarders, and manage transport pending requests to improve patient flow metrics, access and bed turnaround time. The CMS-Lead directs department staff, medical personnel and other team members to achieve optimal patient throughput, overseeing the business unit’s admissions, transfers and discharges (ADT) for internal and external customers, and adhering to OSUMC and James policies and procedures, including the organization’s compliance program. Responsibilities Summary
The Capacity Management Specialist-Lead directs the department staff, medical personnel and other team members to achieve optimal patient throughput. This role oversees the business unit efforts in managing Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges (ADT) for internal and external customers. Organizational expectations include adherence to OSUMC and James policies and procedures, application of relationship‑based care principles, and alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values and nursing standards of practice. Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited school. 1 year of inpatient nursing experience required; 5+ years preferred. Job Details
Location: Doan Hall (0089) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts Additional Information
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, holds them to equal standards and provides equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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