What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bed Manager position at recruitNet?
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care and community care settings.
We are hiring a Bed Manager for our client hospital in Galway, Ireland.
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate hospital reservations, bed allocation and bed control activities.
Coordinate medical and surgical admissions to maximise the efficient utilisation of available beds.
Prepare daily bed schedules and communicate bed allocations to the relevant wards.
Monitor delayed discharges, collect reports from each ward and update key performance indicators (KPIs).
Liaise with hospital and clinic managers and support staff to ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Coordinate daily with the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab).
Liaise with the Admissions Manager and Admissions Office daily, providing updates on bed availability and admission arrangements.
Communicate with patients through the Patientcare line to ensure a high standard of service and support before their scheduled procedures.
Update and maintain the hospital bed census each evening.
Coordinate with unscheduled care services regarding the daily allocation of medical beds at Galway University Hospitals (GUH).
Liaise daily with the Infection Prevention and Control team to facilitate appropriate patient transfers and isolation arrangements.
Conduct daily pre-admission calls to patients to confirm arrangements and provide relevant information.
Develop and update policies and procedures for the Admissions Office and patient discharge planning to ensure compliance with Joint Commission International (JCI) standards.
Prepare daily, monthly and annual reports and analyses, including operational statistics, to monitor progress, identify adverse trends and recommend improvements to bed management services.
Coordinate discharge planning and ensure effective communication between relevant departments and healthcare professionals.
Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Bed Management and the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Requirements
A clinical background is desirable but not essential.
Previous experience in management or healthcare administration.
Knowledge of current infection prevention and control practices.
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Meditech.
Benefits
Highly competitive salary rates.
Flexible employment options