RN- Coordinator of Bed Management- Contingent- days

General Summary:

Coordinates a centralized bed management system to facilitate efficient admissions and transfers, optimize occupancy and avoid delays in service.

Responsibilities: Communicates with clinical staff to determine status of pending discharges, transfers and bed availability and plans bed assignments accordingly. Reviews all admissions and transfers for clinical/unit appropriateness and medical necessity. Takes appropriate action in the event criteria are not met or appropriate resources are not available. Provides direction and support to admissions coordinators to ensure efficient patient access and flow. Analyzes bed management data, identifies issues and potential resolutions and prepares reports for executive review.