What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Bed Management Coordinator position at Rock Health?
Position Overview
- Department: Patient Services
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
- Schedule includes alternating shifts on weekends, varying between 7a-7p and 7p-7a
- Coordinate centralized bed management to ensure efficient admissions, transfers, and optimal occupancy
- Communicate with clinical staff regarding discharge, transfer status, and bed availability to assign beds appropriately
- Review admissions and transfers for clinical appropriateness and medical necessity, taking action when criteria are unmet
- Support admissions coordinators to facilitate patient access and flow
- Analyze bed management data, identify issues, develop resolutions, and prepare reports for leadership
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing
- Diploma from an accredited nursing program and professional licensure at hire