RN - Registered Nurse - Bed Management Coordinator

Position Overview

• Department: Patient Services
• Schedule: Alternating shifts Saturday & Sunday 7a - 7p; Following week Saturday & Sunday 7p - 7a
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include:  generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Coordinate a centralized bed management system to facilitate efficient admissions and transfers, optimize occupancy and avoid delays in service.

• Communicate with clinical staff to determine status of pending discharges, transfers and bed availability and plans bed assignments accordingly.
• Review all admissions and transfers for clinical/unit appropriateness and medical necessity. Take appropriate action in the event criteria are not met or appropriate resources are not available.
• Provide direction and support to admissions coordinators to ensure efficient patient access and flow.
• Analyze bed management data, identify issues and potential resolutions and prepare reports for executive review.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing
  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing and Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.