Bed Board Associate, Per Diem

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Bed Board Associate at Clara Maass Medical Center in the Logistics department. This night-shift, hourly role focuses on coordinating bed assignments, updating bed status, and ensuring efficient patient throughput in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with some college preferred. Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential, with per diem scheduling and nightly census

Qualifications

• To be considered you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college education is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment are important for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating bed assignments for admissions, ED admissions, direct admissions, and transfers.
• Monitoring and updating the electronic bed board to maintain accurate bed availability and assignments.
• Communicating with nursing units to facilitate timely patient placement and support patient throughput.
• Completing daily and nightly census reports and preparing admission summaries and surgical admission lists.
• Maintaining records of bed assignments, private room requests, and future admissions or outside hospital transfers.
• Monitoring patient discharges and updating bed availability in the system.
• Supporting unit specialty requirements when assigning available beds.
• Responding to patient and department needs while balancing priorities and turnaround-time goals.
• Handling incoming calls promptly and courteously and providing appropriate information.
• Maintaining confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient information per hospital policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college education preferred

Job description

Job Title: Bed Board Associate

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Logistics

Req #: 0000264347

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $26.46 - $26.46 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Keeping patients moving safely and efficiently is an important part of a seamless hospital experience. As a Bed Board Associate, you’ll coordinate bed assignments, support patient placement, and maintain accurate bed management information across the hospital. Your attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment will help promote timely patient throughput and satisfaction for patients, families, physicians, and clinical teams.

As a Bed Board Associate, a typical day might include:

• Coordinating bed assignments for scheduled admissions, Emergency Department admissions, direct admissions, and transfers.


• Monitoring and updating the electronic bed board to maintain accurate bed availability and assignments.


• Communicating with nursing units to facilitate timely patient placement and support patient throughput.


• Completing daily and nightly census reports and preparing admission summaries and surgical admission lists.


• Maintaining records of bed assignments, private room requests, and future admissions or outside hospital transfers.


• Monitoring patient discharges and updating bed availability in the system.


• Supporting unit specialty requirements when assigning available beds.


• Responding to patient and department needs while balancing competing priorities and departmental turnaround-time goals.


• Handling incoming calls promptly and courteously and providing appropriate information.


• Maintaining the confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

This role might be for you if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where organization and attention to detail are essential.


• You are comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.


• You communicate professionally and confidently with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and coworkers.


• You remain calm and solution-focused when priorities change or patient volume increases.


• You enjoy coordinating information and working collaboratively to solve problems.


• You take ownership of your work and can organize priorities with minimal supervision.


• You understand the importance of confidentiality when working with patient information.


• Schedule: flexible hours needed for vacation coverage & overnight weekends, Per Diem

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college education is preferred. Successful completion of all required orientation programs is also required. Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment are important for success in this role. Bed management experience is a plus.