RN, Patient Placement Bed Manager

100 Baystate Medical Center; Borough of Swale; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN Patient Placement Bed Manager. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that patients are placed efficiently within the healthcare system, utilizing your clinical expertise to navigate complex patient needs. You will work closely with healthcare teams to assess and prioritize patient placements, ensuring optimal care delivery in the right setting. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient flow and care management while being part of a community that values dignity and equity. Join a team that is committed to providing high-quality healthcare and enhancing the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of acute care clinical nursing experience required.
• Must be a licensed RN with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong understanding of patient placement guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate accurate patient placement based on clinical relevance.
• Manage patient throughput and coordinate bed assignments.
• Evaluate patient needs and ensure appropriate care delivery.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Utilization Analysis

Education

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Tools

Patient Placement Software

Job description

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RN, Patient Placement Bed Manager

Apply locations Springfield, Massachusetts time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R35887

Patient Placement Bed Manager

FULL TIME - Days 7A-7P

Every 3rd weekend & holiday

Responsible for the facilitation of accurate patient placement into the health system based on clinical relevance, with integration of care management skills to support organizational fiscal goals. Supports the patient throughput assistant in daily work and acts as the clinical expert/decision maker for daily throughput for BHS. This clinical expert is responsible for the daily work of integrating clinical and financial components to accurately reflect the appropriate level of care and patient placement decisions. Manages and coordinates BH ED patient admission requests and Regional Transfer Center requests for correct placement into BH hospitals, where care can be provided in the right setting. Work closely with providers for transfer requests seeking specialty services to ensure care can be provided prior to acceptance. Manages all internal flow/throughput for patients who may need to move from one level of care or bed to another. The candidate will be responsible for upholding decision making processes related to management of appropriate bed assignment and patient flow.

Uses Patient Placement skills, insures that patients move efficiently from access point to appropriate level of care and location. Reviews all cases on admission to identify level of care, potential need for practice guideline utilization, to determine the anticipated LOS and anticipated care needed for each patient. Works with the health care team to proactively evaluate medical, psycho social and physical needs of patient and family, insuring appropriate bed placement for care. Is a resource to members of the health care team for appropriate management as outlined in the evidence based practice guidelines

Uses Utilization Analysis /Management principles, insures that patient’s site of care delivery is appropriate, in collaboration with other disciplines as necessary. On admission performs utilization analysis using pre-established screening criteria and guidelines, nursing expertise and sound judgment in accordance with departmental policies. Communicates utilization analysis information as appropriate to health care team.

Uses patient placement knowledge to facilitate and coordinate the request for an appropriate bed, based on level of care and clinical needs of the patient, acts as the patient throughput decision maker. Responsible for upholding decision making processes related to management of appropriate bed assignment. Assesses appropriateness for admission and level of care. Communicates changes in level of care to health care team and facilitates the discussion of plans for delivering care at the appropriate setting. Intervenes as appropriate utilizing departmental policies and communicating excessive length of stay/placement problems/ other issues to department manager.

Uses Clinical Skills and Knowledge to ensure quality, evidence based care is provided and the patient is assigned to the appropriate level of care with the correct status. Identifies patients needs to appropriately place the patient to the correct unit and BH hospital.

Required Work Experience:

• MA Licensed RN and Bachelors Degree required
• 5 yrs acute care clinical nursing required, ED, Critical Care Experience strongly preferred
• Requires a working knowledge of community resources and Utilization/Quality Review standards.
• Understanding of the hospitals patient placement guidelines to support patient throughput.
• Critical thinking with the ability to assess and prioritize decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with all levels of health care providers and support staff.
• Excellent computer, telephone, organizational, and relationship building skills.

Full Time 36 hours Days 7AM-7PM. Every 3rd weekend Holiday rotation

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Certified Registered Nurse - OtherOther, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Us

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware:

• Baystate Medical Center in Springfield
• Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center)
• Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield