RN - Registered Nurse - Bed Management Coordinator

About the role

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham offers an alternating shift schedule on Saturdays and Sundays from 7a - 7p, followed by the same schedule in the following week but reversed (7p - 7a).

Responsibilities

• Cook up a centralized bed management system to speed up admissions and transfers, maximize room usage, and prevent delays in service.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to keep track of pending discharges, transfers, and bed availability, then assign beds accordingly.
• Evaluate all admissions and transfers to ensure they are medically necessary and clinically appropriate, taking corrective actions if needed.
• Guide and assist admissions coordinators to ensure smooth patient access and movement through the hospital.
• Analyze bed management data, spot issues, and suggest solutions, preparing reports for senior executives.

Requirements

• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse (APRN) credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing, obtained before start or transfer date.
• A diploma from an accredited nursing school and current professional licensure at the time of hire.

Qualifications

No additional qualifications are listed.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Eligible positions receive generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program, among others.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Alternating shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 7a and ending at 7p, followed by the same schedule in the following week but reversed (7p - 7a).

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, part of UAB Medicine, has been serving Alabama for over 125 years. It's a trusted health care provider with five hospitals and numerous clinics. The hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to its patients and their families, addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Known for its commitment to teamwork and unity, UAB St. Vincent’s fosters a collaborative environment among its more than 4,800 employees. Recognized as one of Alabama’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, the hospital aims to improve the health and lives of those it serves. Joining UAB St. Vincent’s means contributing to a legacy of service and healing in central Alabama.