RN Patient Flow Bed Planner - Night Shift - 6pm-6am - Elmwood

Ochsner Health•Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood Building A, LA

About The Position

This role provides clinical oversight and makes decisions related to patient flow, including directing and coordinating bed control for hospital admissions and transfers, as well as coordinating environmental services and transport operations related to patient flow. The position oversees coordination, triage, registration, and communication of transfer and consultation requests, working with a multidisciplinary team to determine an appropriate course of action for patients, physicians, and the hospital. The Bed Planner supports hospital administration, management, and nursing staff in pursuing organizational goals and patient-centered care. The role includes facilitating patient room assignments according to diagnosis, acuity, and patient flow; evaluating staffing needs with nursing units; supporting capacity surge and escalation plans; monitoring and evaluating data; and supervising day-to-day nursing unit operations. The position also participates in telemedicine, business development, and hospital outreach activities, and is expected to maintain compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing, science, or a related field.
Three years of clinical experience.
Registered nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications, including SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
Ability to maintain professional and technical knowledge and required licensure and certifications through continuing education and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Supervisory experience or transfer/call center experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight and critical thinking for daily patient flow and bed placement decisions.
Support hospital administration, management, and nursing staff in achieving organizational goals and patient-centered care while maintaining the strategic plan.
Facilitate professional relationships among leadership, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams to make patient room assignments based on diagnosis, acuity, and patient flow.
Evaluate and facilitate staffing needs in collaboration with nursing units, using resources for capacity surge and patient flow escalation plans.
Complete accurate data collection, monitoring, and evaluation.
Complete rounds and supervise day-to-day operations of nursing units.
Participate in semiannual telemedicine, business development, and hospital outreach activities.
Adapt communication and care approach to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance in the assigned area.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, patient privacy concerns, and other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.