Clinical Bed Coordinator Capacity Throughput (RN)

HH MedStar Health Inc.•Washington, DC

72d•$89,065 - $162,801

About The Position

General Summary of Position Acts as liaison between Patient Access Services (PAS) and the various departments throughout the Hospital in the availability of beds to ensure the prompt and accurate placement/assignment of patients into a bed/unit. Works with Nursing and other clinical departments in determining the best placement of a patient with regard to the patient's clinical needs and the availability of services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
3-4 years of progressively more responsible job related nursing experience exhibiting strong clinical skills and the ability to manage/coordinate effectively the work of non subordinates required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison between PAS and physicians and other WHC departments to facilitate the prompt and accurate assignment of patients into beds resolve operational issues and make recommendations to improve access to WHC.
Works with nursing to determine availability of bed(s) on the Units balancing unit census patient acuity and staff availability to meet patient's needs.
Works with DES to ensure the patient room is turned over in a timely manner and cleaned upon the patient's discharge
Works with other departments to secure any services and ensure their availability upon the patient's arrival to the unit.
Assigns beds based on patient's diagnosis physician specialty and service and bed and support availability.
Works with PAS management in the maintenance of both the automated and manual bed systems.
Maintains own knowledge of bed availability by regularly visiting assigned units/floors.
Identifies recommends and develops/implements quality assurance systems for improvement in access.
Develops systems procedures and/or policies with the various departments throughout WHC to facilitate communication and expeditious patient placement.
Develops and presents in-services/educational programs for PAS Nursing unit administrative support staff DES and other department personnel with the goal of fostering better communication and collaboration and improved bed placement/ assignment.
Generates reports on bed assignment(s) turnover time etc. for supervisor and management.
Analyzes reports and gives recommendations to improve service/ access.
Attends daily safety and service line huddles to communicate bed availability and prioritize patient placement.
Utilizes approaches and strategies that support and optimize patient care outcomes that are based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and absolutes of IMOC and Contemporary Primary Nursing.
Takes action to support the National Patient Safety Goals nursing sensitive indicators regulatory requirements (i.e. DC Health TJC) and other identified quality metrics.
Informs supervisor and Director PAS of significant events problems any corrective actions taken and/or suggested approach.
Provides written documentation/reports as needed.
Maintains own knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of nursing nursing management and bed management by reading literature and attending related seminars and conferences.
Promotes Pathway to Excellence standards through daily practice.