RN: Bed Management & Patient Transfers

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform activities within the Patient Flow Operations department, including Central Bed Management and the Transfer Center. The team coordinates admissions, transfers and bed assignments across Prisma Health facilities to optimize throughput and patient safety.

Shift is 11a–11p, three days per week, with opportunities to collaborate with ED, inpatient units and environmental services. Requires SC RN license; BSN preferred and acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Three (3) years Acute Care Nursing experience.
• Licensed to practice as a RN in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Standardizes processes to ensure patients are admitted to the appropriate unit with the appropriate orders.
• Hardwires standardized processes for inpatient transfers and patient discharges.
• Evaluates bed turnaround times and develops action items to address opportunities.
• Supports efforts to improve patient throughput and ensure safe, timely care transitions for our patients.
• Strengthens utilization of current systems to support patient throughput.
• Collaborates with the Emergency Department, inpatient units, Administrators on Duty, and Environmental Services to improve care transitions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Care coordination

Nursing leadership

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform activities within the Patient Flow Operations department, including Central Bed Management and the Transfer Center. The team coordinates admissions, transfers and bed assignments across Prisma Health facilities to optimize throughput and patient safety.

Shift is 11a–11p, three days per week, with opportunities to collaborate with ED, inpatient units and environmental services. Requires SC RN license; BSN preferred and acute care experience.