Bed Planner RN: Admissions & Throughput Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Bed Planner to support admissions and bed placement across units. The role requires RN licensure in Illinois, a BSN, and at least two years of hospital patient care experience.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and operations to optimize throughput and ensure accurate bed assignments. In this position you will review patient charts, coordinate with unit charge nurses, and maintain efficient care transitions while upholding NM's values and compliance

Qualifications

• Active RN license issued by the State of Illinois.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum two years of patient care experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability to multitask quickly and process multi-factorial stimulation accurately.
• Strong critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate level of care and coordinate admission with clinical needs and insurance benefits.
• Review charts to assess level of care and assign units based on clinical need and resource availability.
• Coordinate bed placement with unit charge nurse and nursing operations leader.
• Serve as access point for physicians, staff, and patients; respond to bed requests and transfer orders in EMR.
• Document unusual occurrences and refer to risk, infection control, and quality teams.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for throughput and bed placement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-reduction efforts across departments.
• Communicate effectively to ensure smooth hand-offs and patient access to services.

Skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Decisive judgment

Professional communication

Hospital patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Bed Planner to support admissions and bed placement across units. The role requires RN licensure in Illinois, a BSN, and at least two years of hospital patient care experience.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and operations to optimize throughput and ensure accurate bed assignments. In this position you will review patient charts, coordinate with unit charge nurses, and maintain efficient care transitions while upholding NM's values and compliance