Bed Placement Specialist PRN

BHS; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Floyd in the Southern Indiana/Louisville area is seeking a Bed Placement Specialist on a PRN basis. The Bed Placement Coordinator will oversee real-time bed assignments to support timely admissions and efficient throughput across the hospital.

This role collaborates with Emergency, Operating Room, and nursing units to optimize inpatient capacity and care transitions in a 24/7 environment. A high school diploma is preferred, and an Associate’s degree is encouraged; healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2 years in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate real-time patient placement and bed assignment across the hospital to support timely admissions and efficient throughput.
• Manage patient flow from the Emergency Department, Operating Room, and transfers while coordinating with nursing units, physicians, and ancillary departments.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to maintain capacity and safe, efficient care transitions in a 24/7 environment.

Skills

Healthcare setting experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Seeking Bed Placement Specialist!

PRN (work as needed), Shifts and Days vary

Baptist Health Floyd, Staffing Office

Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky area

The Bed Placement Coordinator is responsible for real-time patient placement and bed assignment across the hospital to ensure timely admissions, efficient throughput, and optimal use of inpatient capacity. This role coordinates patient flow from the Emergency Department, Operating Room, procedural areas, direct admissions, and transfers while working closely with nursing units, physicians, and ancillary departments. The Bed Placement Coordinator is a key operational role in maintaining hospital capacity, reducing patient boarding time, and supporting safe, efficient care transitions in a 24/7 environment.

_ Position/Opportunity Highlights: _

• Opportunity to work in a Regional, Non-Profit, Community Hospital

• Opportunity to work in an excellent working environment

• Opportunity to work for an organization that promotes continued education

_ Qualifications: _

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Associate’s degree preferred

• 2 years in a healthcare setting

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.