MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center, over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career. If you are interested in providing care in your local community, come join our team! **Job Overview** The position is responsible for the coordination, allocation and optimization of nursing resources to support the safe and efficient patient care. This role oversees patient throughput, staffing strategies, and capacity management to enhance patient flow, reduce wait times and improve patient experience. **Job Description** **Minimum Qualifications:** 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 2. 5 Years of RN Experience with at least 1 year as a charge/lead RN. 3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. 4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). **Duties and Responsibilities:** 1. Develops, implements and maintains effective staffing models to ensure nursing coverage 2. Oversees daily staffing, float pools and real-time staffing adjustments. 3. Collaborates with nursing leadership to develop contingency plans for both high demand periods and low census periods. 4. Leads and coordinates patient throughput activities, including bed management, admissions, discharges and transfer. 5. Site lead for inter-facility transfers within the TuftsMedicine system. 6. Acts as the central point of contact for any patient flow barriers. 7. Partners with case management, providers and ancillary services to proactively manage length of stay and timely discharge. 8. Leads initiatives to improve patient flow, reduce bottlenecks and optimize beds utilization. 9. Analyzes patient flow metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement. 10. Develops and presents regular reports on staffing efficiency, resource allocation and throughput performance to leadership. 11. Supervises and mentors the RN Clinical Administrative Coordinator team, Float Pool staff and Staffing Office, may also include other areas of nursing resources. 12. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to nursing staffing and patient throughput. 13. Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among nursing units, emergency department, perioperative services and other key departments. 14. Serves as a liaison between departments to ensure alignment of patient flow goals. 15. Promotes a culture of patient safety and quality improvement. **What We Offer:** + Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one + 403(b) retirement plan with company match + Tuition reimbursement + Clinical mobility tracks + Free on-campus parking **About MelroseWakefield Hospital:** MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians. Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Healthcare’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents. **About Tufts Medicine** A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being. _Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer_ Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .