Night Shift Bed Management & Admissions Specialist

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discount programs

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking an Admission and Placement Specialist to strategically manage patient bed placements and transfers, using clinical expertise to ensure efficient and timely care. You will collaborate with House Managers and nursing units to coordinate seamless patient movement and placement.

The role requires Missouri RN licensure and at least one year of acute/urgent care nursing experience, with strong communication to support a high-performing, patient-centered team in the Patient

Qualifications

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN required.
• One year of acute or urgent care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize clinical expertise, process incoming requests for transfers, direct admissions and consultations, assist with transport arrangements, recommend level of care, facilitate nurse report, and enter documentation into electronic systems.
• Apply clinical knowledge and strategic critical thinking skills for efficient bed management to triage and assign beds to internal and incoming patients based on clinical picture and bed availability.
• Maintain open communication with MUHC facility House Managers and ER/ nursing units regarding patient admission and movement to expedite appropriate placement of patients in a timely manner.
• Facilitate communication during system downtime by completing admission/referral forms, notification of clinical units of expected patient movement/bed assignments, and post-downtime system data entry.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Skills

RN license

Acute care experience

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking an Admission and Placement Specialist to strategically manage patient bed placements and transfers, using clinical expertise to ensure efficient and timely care. You will collaborate with House Managers and nursing units to coordinate seamless patient movement and placement.

The role requires Missouri RN licensure and at least one year of acute/urgent care nursing experience, with strong communication to support a high-performing, patient-centered team in the Patient