Clinical Nurse: Patient Throughput & Bed Placement

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a seasoned Registered Nurse to optimize patient placement and throughput. The role integrates clinical decision-making with bed management to ensure correct placement and efficient care delivery across BH hospitals.

The candidate will coordinate with Transfer Center, engage with care teams, and monitor admission criteria to support timely bed assignments while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of nursing experience is expected depending on the role.
• Ability to review admission cases and determine level of care.
• Strong knowledge of bed placement guidelines and patient throughput.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients move efficiently from access to appropriate level of care.
• Perform utilization analysis using established criteria and guidelines.
• Coordinate bed assignments and transfer requests with care teams.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure timely admissions and transfers.
• Support department metrics and quality initiatives in patient throughput.

Skills

Patient placement

Utilization analysis

Bed management

Clinical knowledge

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse – MA

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a seasoned Registered Nurse to optimize patient placement and throughput. The role integrates clinical decision-making with bed management to ensure correct placement and efficient care delivery across BH hospitals.

The candidate will coordinate with Transfer Center, engage with care teams, and monitor admission criteria to support timely bed assignments while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes in a dynamic hospital environment.