Bed Access Nurse Manager BWH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA seeks a Bed Access Nurse Manager to oversee capacity and access, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely patient care. This role coordinates transfers and referrals to optimize flow and outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, and an MA Nursing license. The position is full-time with a 36-hour week schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Massachusetts RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage capacity and access for patient care.
• Elicit patient information from referring MDs and outside facility nurses.
• Use triage tools and algorithms for timely patient transfers.
• Act as a liaison to ensure continuity of care for patients and families.
• Conduct initial nursing assessments including intake, diagnosis, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Collaborate with providers and support staff for comprehensive patient care.
• Document reasons for visits, testing ordered/completed, and referrals made.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The Bed Access Nurse Manager at Brigham and Women's Hospital is responsible for managing capacity and access to ensure safe, efficient, and timely patient care. This role is ideal for experienced nurses looking to coordinate and optimize hospital transfers and referrals.

Highlights

• Pay: $73,881.60 - $143,156.00/Annual
• Location: Boston, MA
• Facility: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
• Schedule: Full-Time, 36 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Manage capacity and access for patient care.
• Elicit patient information from referring MDs and outside facility nurses.
• Use triage tools and algorithms for timely patient transfers.
• Act as a liaison to ensure continuity of care for patients and families.
• Conduct initial nursing assessments including intake, diagnosis, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Collaborate with providers and support staff for comprehensive patient care.
• Document reasons for visits, testing ordered/completed, and referrals made.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• 1-2 years of patient flow, access nurse, or bed control experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Registered Nursing License in Massachusetts is required.

About Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They rely on a diverse range of professionals to advance their mission of supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service.