What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bed Management / Bed Control Nurse Full-Time Evenings position at Saint Alphonsus Health System?
Shift: 1:00pm - 1:00am
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using criteria for admission, and determining if the patient is a candidate for observation or inpatient status. Other responsibilities include contacting physician specialty groups for physician-to-physician consults from outlying facilities and the coordination of transport of patients to our facility with Life Flight and robotic consults.
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
Responsible for coordinating the placement of all patient admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers in accordance with the clinical standards and guidelines of Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Responsible for ensuring that the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using criteria for admission and determining if the patient is a candidate for observation or inpatient status. Responsibilities also include contacting physician specialty groups for physician-to-physician consults from outlying facilities, the coordination of transport of patients to any
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A current RN license is required.
- Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.
- All colleagues must provide licensure or proof of application in process for an Oregon RN license within 90 days of the hire date.
BSN strongly preferred. A minimum of two years of Registered Nurse experience is required. Previous leadership roles preferred. At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS) Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions Knows bed availability on all care units of the medical center and coordinate placement of all inpatients in an appropriate location Ability to navigate the robotic consult protocol. Determines the appropriate physician to take outside physician consults. Assists in the coordinating of air or ground transport. Coordinates/Facilitates inter-facility transfers of patients from outlying facilities. Contact’s physician in a timely and professional manner. Communicates with managers, charge nurses and clinical coordinators (especially during times of high census) to ensure adequate staffing to admit patients to the units. Utilizes IUSM () when determining patient placement. Coordinates with environmental services and patient care units to speed turnaround of beds. Participates in daily bed briefing and surge and intensity meetings as necessary. Initiates new concepts, approaches and procedures in the placement of patients to facilitate admission process. Monitors the overall capacity status of the medical center and coordinates interventions to ensure smooth functioning during periods of peak census, limited staffing or services and other factors that could influence admission patterns. Coordinates with transport, PACU, and inpatient units for movement of physical beds to appropriate areas in a timely manner. Enters calls from outlying facilities into Forefront. Demonstrates ability to utilize Central Logic to search for physicians and use paging system including appropriate scripting for text paging. Communicates frequently with the emergency department to facilitate timely admissions. Prepares periodic reports regarding issues and concerns in the placement of patients. Serves on committees within and beyond Patient Care Services PRN.
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