Registered Nurse (RN), Bed Capacity Management Coordinator
Job Type: Full Time | Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11a-11p
$10k Sign On Bonus
Who We Are:
The Lifepoint Health network of hospitals in Central Kentucky serves the healthcare needs of the greater Lexington area through a variety of facilities, including Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Bourbon Community Hospital in Paris, Georgetown Community Hospital in Georgetown and Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles. With a steadfast team of physicians and providers, Lifepoint’s Central Kentucky network of hospitals is committed to offering comprehensive healthcare at all our area acute care hospitals and outpatient clinics. As a leading healthcare provider, this network of hospitals takes pride in providing personalized patient care with excellent quality, kindness and compassion. Our teams are also proud to be designated as National Quality Leaders at all four facilities – a recognition of outstanding leadership, performance and culture within Lifepoint hospitals.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Free Parking
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
- And much more
Registered Nurse (RN), Bed Capacity Management Coordinator Position Summary:
The Bed Capacity Management Coordinator manages patient bed placement and the utilization of beds in accordance with established standards and policies within the Lifepoint Central Kentucky market.
- Determines patient priority and the ability to transfer patients between units and hospitals when requested beds exceed available beds.
- Acts as a liaison for physicians and hospitals to facilitate the transfer of patients into the institution
- Monitors workflow between the market and the transfer center
- Uses advanced clinical knowledge to direct proper patient placement and utilization of beds in accordance with established standards and policies.
- Utilizes advanced theory to provide transfer and customer satisfaction.
- Communicates patients needs through appropriate verbal and written communications.
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate and participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices and developments.
- Collects and analyzes data from various hospital departments to appropriately determine patient placement.
- Regularly reviews census and acuity information to determine or anticipate potential problems or trends and to prevent the disruption of services.
- Serves as a resource to the transfer center and department Directors on bed status of hospital patient care unites and on placement of particular patients.
- Supports and participates in research and related activities as needed. Helps identify problems and develops solutions and protocols to improve the quality of patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- Three years of recent (within the past 2 years) nursing experience that includes supervision and patient bed placement.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EOC Statement:
Georgetown Community Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.