Bed Coordinator (Charge Nurse), Women's and Children Health
About The Position
In a highly specialized academic medical center, the coordination of patient flow is critical to delivering safe, timely, and exceptional care. This role places you at the center of clinical operations for Women’s and Children’s services, where your leadership directly impacts patient outcomes, staff efficiency, and the overall care experience. As a Bed Coordinator (Charge Nurse), you will blend clinical expertise with operational oversight, serving as the hub between units, providers, and care teams. This is an opportunity for an experienced nurse to expand their influence beyond the bedside and play a vital role in patient placement and care coordination across high-acuity pediatric and women’s services. This is a dynamic leadership position where you will oversee the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and bed placement across Women’s and Children’s units. You will collaborate closely with nursing teams, physicians, and hospital operations to ensure optimal patient flow in a complex, fast-paced academic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing BSN/MSN program that will be completed within 5 years of hire.
- RN Clinician 2 or higher who has been employed on the unit for 6 months or has had previous Charge Nurse experience from another unit/organization.
- Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the central point of coordination for patient placement, ensuring appropriate bed assignments based on acuity and clinical need
- Collaborate with NICU, PICU, pediatric, and women’s services teams to balance capacity and patient care priorities
- Provide real-time decision-making and clinical oversight to support safe, efficient patient care.
- Function as a charge-level resource, supporting staff, resolving operational challenges, and escalating concerns when needed
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow, minimize delays, and enhance patient experience
- Maintain strong situational awareness of unit capacity, staffing, and patient acuity across multiple service lines
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, communication, and high reliability
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
