Job Summary:
The Bed Manager will have the complex responsibility for all patient bed assignments throughout the organization in order to meet patient care needs and maximize bed resources. This includes patients needing admission from external sources, Adult ED, Pediatric ED, Upstate Community ED, Upstate clinics, post-ops and electives. This position will be responsible for all patient transfers within both hospitals as well. The Bed Manager will help unify bed management to optimize capacity, reduce ED diversion and ED boarding hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
NYS Licensed/Registered RN (or eligible) required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three years post-licensure acute care RN experience (preferably in Emergency Services or Critical Care) required. Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills required. Must be able to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. CPR-BLS required by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications...