Bed Board & Patient Flow Coordinator (Night/Per Diem)

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Clara Maass Medical Center, NJ, seeks a Bed Board Associate to coordinate bed assignments, support patient placement, and maintain accurate bed management information across the hospital. The role handles night shifts on an hourly basis and requires attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

You will monitor the bed board, communicate with nursing units, and prepare daily census and admission lists.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Bed management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bed assignments for admissions, ED admissions, direct admissions, and transfers.
• Monitor and update the electronic bed board for accuracy of bed availability.
• Communicate with nursing units to facilitate timely patient placement and throughput.
• Prepare census reports, admission summaries, and surgical admission lists.
• Maintain records of bed assignments, private room requests, and future admissions or transfers.
• Monitor discharges and update bed availability in the system.
• Support unit specialty requirements when assigning beds.
• Respond to patient and department needs while balancing priorities and turnaround goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college education preferred

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Clara Maass Medical Center, NJ, seeks a Bed Board Associate to coordinate bed assignments, support patient placement, and maintain accurate bed management information across the hospital. The role handles night shifts on an hourly basis and requires attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

You will monitor the bed board, communicate with nursing units, and prepare daily census and admission lists.