RN Bed Management

Scope of Work

Responsible for ensuring the safe, successful and timely coordination of patient throughput associated with Corewell Health East. Supports safe bed assignment and patient flow including, but not limited to, bed assignments for all inpatient admissions (elective, direct, emergent/non-emergent) and inter‑ and intra‑hospital transfer of patients. Prioritizes patient placement per hospital policy and infection control requirements. Utilizes critical thinking within the framework of the nursing process, while incorporating the principles of patient‑family centered care.

Assists in identifying and resolving operational issues pertinent to patient placement and throughput by collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Evaluates and coordinates patient flow processes.

• Utilize clinical expertise to assess and prioritize patient bed placement and transfers based on urgency of patient’s condition and utilization of available beds.
• Plan, prioritize and direct patient placement requests by evaluating pending discharges, transfers, and bed availability.
• Communicate with medical staff, clinical and operational teams to facilitate appropriate patient placement. Escalate barriers through established chain of command.
• Maintain service level commitments by handling calls in a timely manner. Adhere to appropriate standards of practice, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate competence in the use of EPIC applications as they pertain to Bed Management.
• Delegate tasks as indicated for patient placement.
• Address and work in collaboration with administration to resolve issues arising from increased census and decreased bed availability.
• Demonstrate leadership in the professional practice setting and is responsible for continuing personal education, mentoring peers and participating in orientation of new staff.
• Stay up to date with current healthcare trends and initiatives and their impact on clinical decisions pertaining to patient placement.
• Complete a self‑appraisal that includes professional goals annually and completes peer reviews.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes.

• Night Shift: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
• 36 hours a week

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) or higher (preferred)
• At least 3 years of relevant nursing experience within an acute hospital setting, including but not limited to inpatient adult, pediatrics, critical care, emergency and urgent care.
• Registered Nurse (RN) – State of Michigan license required upon hire.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

SITE – Corewell Health Southfield Center – 26901 Beaumont Blvd

Mission Control – CH East

Full time

Night (United States of America)

36

6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Variable

Every third weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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