RN Bed Management

About the role

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and coordinate 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 in Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher (Preferred)
• 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)

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.

Schedule

36 hours per week, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Shift: Evening
• Days Worked: Various
• Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend

Location

SITE - Corewell Health Southfield Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd, Department: Mission Control - Diversified East WB Mkt

Employment Type: Full time