PRN Bed Board Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) - Relocation Offered!

MedStar Health hiring for PRN Bed Board Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) - Relocation Offered! jobs in Clinton, MD, US

General Summary of Position

Position Summary 

Oversees and manages patient placement within the entirety of the hospital and when appropriate coordinates with medical providers and staff on future bed assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all bed control functions following established guidelines for patient placement related to diagnosis,
  isolation needs and level of care requirements. 
• Triages and prioritizes bed assignments to facilitate hospital throughput. Maintain listing of cleaned and ready rooms
  available for patients. 
• Coordinates all admission, discharge and transfer functions though open communication with unit staff to include rounding the units regularly.
• Communicates with physicians and nurses regarding emergency arrivals and direct admissions. Decision will be based
  on bed availability, treatment plan, and admission criteria.
• Initiates and maintains communication throughout the day with Emergency Department, Operating Room, and specialty
  areas. Attends daily care coordination rounds; strategizes and recommends anticipated placement of patient to
  appropriate unit as placement is necessary.
• Collaborates with Environmental Services (EVS) and Nursing Supervisors to maintain an accurate assessment of
  available rooms for patients.
• Escalates any barriers to efficient patient throughput to the nursing supervisor and/or Director in a timely manner.
• As needed, conducts clinical assessments of patients for appropriate bed placement based on level of care.
• Executes independent clinical judgement to ensure safe patient placement and bed assignments.
• Participates in QI initiatives related to patient throughput and hospital capacity management.

What We Offer

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience required.
• Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $59.26