RN - Registered Nurse - Bed Management Coordinate

Job description

Position Overview: - Department: Patient Services - Schedule: Alternating shifts Saturday & Sunday 7a - 7p; Following week Saturday & Sunday 7p - 7a - Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham - Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more What You Will Do: Coordinate a centralized bed management system to facilitate efficient admissions and transfers, optimize occupancy and avoid delays in service. - Communicate with clinical staff to determine status of pending discharges, transfers and bed availability and plans bed assignments accordingly. - Review all admissions and transfers for clinical/unit appropriateness and medical necessity. Take appropriate action in the event criteria are not met or appropriate resources are not available. - Provide direction and support to admissions coordinators to ensure efficient patient access and flow. - Analyze bed management data, identify issues and potential resolutions and prepare reports for executive review. What You Will Need: Education: - Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of...