Bed Manager

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

120d

About The Position

The Bed Manager will have the complex responsibility for all patient bed assignments throughout the organization in order to meet patient care needs and maximize bed resources. This includes patients needing admission from external sources, Adult ED, Pediatric ED, Upstate Community ED, Upstate clinics, post ops and electives. This position will be responsible for all patient transfers within both hospitals as well. The Bed Manager will help unify bed management to optimize capacity, reduce ED diversion and ED boarding hours.

Requirements

• NYS Licensed/Registered RN (or eligible) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Three years post-licensure acute care RN experience (preferably in Emergency Services or Critical Care).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• CPR-BLS required by time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all patient bed assignments throughout the organization.
• Coordinate admissions from external sources and various emergency departments.
• Oversee patient transfers within both hospitals.
• Optimize bed management to enhance capacity and reduce ED diversion.
• Minimize ED boarding hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree