What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bed Control Coordinator, Transfer Center, Variable Shifts, Per Diem position at Adventist Health?
Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary:
Supervises and coordinates the bed assignments and utilizations including admissions, transfers and discharges to expedite patient placement. Ensures that bed assignments are made in accordance with established policies and procedures. Manages resources to maximize operations and provide optimal care of all patients. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Experience in bed control coordination in acute hospital: Preferred
Department Specific License/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates with staff regarding emergency and direct admissions based on bed availability, treatment plan and admission criteria.
- Collects, analyzes, evaluates and summarizes data from referring hospitals, physicians and clinics regarding bed utilization.
- Maintains awareness pending discharges for current and following day coordination with Case Managers.
- Reports bed census and projections to Staffing office.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
