Logistics RN Bed Management

Job Description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What You'll Do

The Logistics C3 RN is responsible for appropriate placement for patient admissions, coordinating and

expediting admissions and transfers as well as overcoming delays and obstacles at Bassett Medical

Center and throughout the network. Acts as a primary liaison between all service locations, support

departments, other healthcare facilities, and in partnership with physicians to ensure appropriate patient

placement for effective, efficient patient focused outcomes. Works collaboratively with all members of the

healthcare team to improve LOS performance of the Bassett Healthcare Network. This clinical position

works in conjunction with the physician and / or staff and has the authority to prioritize bed allocation

resources to determine placement based on medical needs.

• Clinical and Technical Responsibilities.
• Provides centralized one-call service for direct admits and facility transfers
• Monitors bed requests for post-procedure admissions (ex. Cath Lab). Assigns bed and status prior to admission.
• Efficiently places each patient and verifies he / she is in the appropriate level of care and correct patient status / type.
• Uses clinical knowledge to plan and coordinate hospital-wide patient placement activities.
• Collaborates with Staffing Coordinator to consider nursing staff capacity in planning patient placement.
• Coordinates with the Unit C3, BH C3 and ED C3 to facilitate patient placement including all admissions, transfers and discharges on a 24 / 7 basis.
• Assigns Bed Request Priority.
• Accurately completes minimum registration tasks and obtains patient demographic information for direct admits and facility transfers in absence of C3a.
• Obtains clinical information and complete orders for direct admits and facility transfers.
• Creates and tracks direct admission and hospital transfer cases and associated documentation / activities in Intake Logistics
• Evaluates appropriateness of admission (patient status, level of care) for direct admits and facility transfers.
• Anticipates and facilitates accommodations for patient’s care needs for patients being admitted to the nursing unit (patient requiring a bariatric bed, special equipment, interpreter svc, etc.).
• Review previous patient history and updates CL with key patient attributes (isolation, 30-day readmission, etc.).
• Proactively anticipates, identifies, and addresses barriers that may impede system-wide flow; Escalates issues as appropriate.
• Actively leverages information to adjust resources (EVS, Transport, Ancillary Services, & Staffing) in real-time to meet Milestones and achieve length of stay goals.
• Appropriately escalates any cases not meeting admission criteria.
• Assists Logistics C3a with priorities regarding patient flow to ancillary testing and procedure areas.
• Serves as a consultant and educator with medical staff regarding patient status, bed placement, payer requirements, and utilization of resources.
• Manages Logistic Center staffing process for assigned shift as needed.
• Meets deadlines and exceed metrics identified for the Logistics Center through attention to detail and implementation of facility policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follows, analyzes and reports patient placement issues, Coordinates network SIN reporting, to identify causes and trends.
• Responsibilities for Relationships.
• Works collaboratively to solve problems improve processes and integrate services within the department, with other departments and throughout the network.
• Makes frequent rounds in all patient care areas at Bassett Medical Center and frequent communication with clinics and affiliates to communicate with staff regarding patient placement and transfers.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Education

What we need from you

Experience

Licensure / Certifications

Physical Requirements

Hazards

Working Conditions

Travel

Total Rewards

Benefits

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include :

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and / or position.

We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! The bonus amounts are based on the position type and are listed below. Additional details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board. At the discretion of leadership, this program may terminate or be suspended at any time.

Bonus Amount

Eligible Employers

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to :

USD $20,000.00

Pay Transparency

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum

USD $45.70 / Hr.

Pay Range Maximum

USD $68.55 / Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.