What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Bed Management Coordinator position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Position Overview: Responsible for coordinating a centralized bed management system to ensure efficient admissions, transfers, and optimal occupancy, preventing delays in patient service.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate with clinical staff to assess discharge, transfer, and bed availability status.
- Assign beds appropriately based on clinical and medical necessity reviews.
- Provide guidance to admissions coordinators to facilitate patient access and flow.
- Analyze bed management data to identify issues, develop solutions, and prepare reports for leadership review.
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing.
- Diploma from an accredited nursing school or college.
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams and management.