RN - Registered Nurse - Bed Management Coordinate

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

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 plan 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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

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

No additional preferences.