"Bed Placement Coordinator - Clinical Care Ops Orange - PT Variable Shift"

Position Summary: The Bed Placement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in optimizing house-wide throughput by efficiently managing patient bed placement and utilization according to established standards and policies. This position involves prioritizing patient needs, coordinating transfers between units, and facilitating patient placement for incoming transfers to the hospital. Working directly with House Supervisors, the coordinator serves as a key resource on bed status and patient placement. The role requires clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and adept analysis of data to monitor workflow and enhance patient throughput.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skills
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Minimum 5 years of recent RN experience in a critical care setting
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, CDPH and other regulatory requirements in an acute care setting
• Complete understanding of acuity levels for all patient populations
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to make fast, appropriate decision-making in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations
• Ability to appropriately deal with stressful situations and individuals while remaining calm and professional
• 2 years of charge nurse experience OR 1 year of house supervisor experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a bed placement coordinator
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a House Supervisor role
• Masters degree or higher

Licenses and Certifications:

• CA Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required for external candidates)