RN Bed Management

Corewell Health • Southfield, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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/nonemergent) 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.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree BSN or higher
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Relevant nursing experience within an acute hospital setting, including but not limited to inpatient adult, pediatrics and critical care, emergency and urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, successful, and timely coordination of patient throughput.
• Supports safe bed assignment and patient flow for admissions and transfers.
• Prioritizes patient placement based on hospital policy and infection control.
• Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process for patient-family centered care.
• Identifies and resolves operational issues related to patient placement and throughput.
• Evaluates and coordinates patient flow processes.
• Assesses and prioritizes patient bed placement and transfers based on urgency and bed availability.
• Plans, prioritizes, and directs patient placement requests.
• Communicates with medical staff and teams for appropriate patient placement.
• Escalates barriers through the chain of command.
• Maintains service level commitments by handling calls promptly.
• Adheres to standards of practice, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in EPIC applications for Bed Management.
• Delegates tasks for patient placement.
• Collaborates with administration to resolve issues related to census and bed availability.
• Demonstrates leadership, continues personal education, mentors peers, and participates in new staff orientation.
• Stays updated on healthcare trends impacting patient placement.
• Completes self-appraisals and peer reviews.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree