Night Nurse: Patient Placement & Utilization Lead

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Bay City, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse to support utilization review, patient placement, and bed management on the night shift. You will coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring compliant bed allocation and service levels.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree in Nursing with Michigan RN licensure and at least 3 years in acute care or physician-office settings. BSN is preferred; strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing and MI RN license.
• Three years of acute care or physician office experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utilization review and admission status classifications.
• Coordinate bed assignments, admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Communicate with physicians and staff to obtain scheduling information.
• Monitor bed availability and coordinate with Patient Placement staff.
• Maintain patient placement records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Patient placement software

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Bay City, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse to support utilization review, patient placement, and bed management on the night shift. You will coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring compliant bed allocation and service levels.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree in Nursing with Michigan RN licensure and at least 3 years in acute care or physician-office settings. BSN is preferred; strong communication and computer skills are essential.