RC, Patient Placement Specialist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System is seeking a Bed Management professional to lead daily patient placement activities and optimize bed utilization at Savannah-area facilities.

You will collaborate with Nursing Unit Clinical Managers and Directors of Patient Care Services to meet census goals per established Bed Management Plans. The role emphasizes data-driven capacity planning, cross-department coordination, and adherence to regulatory guidelines to support timely patient flow and efficient

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Active state nursing license required.
• BLS certification required.
• CCRN/UM/CCM certifications preferred.
• 1–2 years bed management/patient placement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily huddles to coordinate admissions and transfers.
• Forecast capacity using data and historical trends.
• Coordinate patient placement and monitor bed availability.
• Collaborate with care teams to meet census goals.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA and CMS guidelines.

Skills

Bed management

Patient placement

Team coordination

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

In collaboration with the Manager of Clinical Operations for Patient Placement, Nursing Unit Clinical Managers and the Directors of Patient Care Services, the RC is responsible for the proactive planning, implementation and coordination of daily patient placement and throughput activities to maximize available bed space and access. Works collaboratively with all patient care departments and ancillary departments to assure census goals are met throughout strategic placement of patients based on the Bed Management Plan and Patient Population Guidelines. Provides input and collaboration in determining needs flex or open or close units to volume demands.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing - Required

Experience

1-2 Years Bed Management-Patient Placement Throughout - Preferred

License & Certification

Professional License with State of Practice - Required

CCRN, UM or CCM Certification - Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Assist in forming teams for process improvement. Proposes new and innovative approaches for dealing with patient flow. Conduct daily huddles to coordinate the admissions and transfer of patients.
• Accountable for analyzing data and utilizing resources and historical data to forecast and plan for capacity. Facilitates communication and joint decision making. Manages discharges and tracks patient access.
• Effectively translates hospital strategy and objectives to nursing units and ancillary departments. Serves as a resource for development and implementation of patient flow. Mentors and promotes an environment that fosters learning and competence.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served. Coordinates patient care needs with team members and other appropriate departments. Coordinates/oversees patient placement within the system and monitors house availability and assesses patient needs for house placement.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of The Joint Commission, OSHA and CMS guidelines.
• Follows the established policies to make patient assignments. Coordinates the movement of patients to assist with bed availability. Prioritizes the cleaning needs of patient rooms.

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