About this role
Effectively works with units and the multidisciplinary team to assure timely and appropriate bed assignments.
Assists units with transfers and discharges as needed.
Update/process all hospital admissions as directed and in accordance with the admission process, unit based and departmental guidelines.
Use of EPIC ADT systems, Change patient types. Update Bed Manager or designee, Nursing supervisor, Emergency room, PACU, SDS and direct admission physician or designee and/or patient of bed availability.
Track bed assignments and bed availability.
Ensure timely assignments and prepare to implement downtime process at all times.
Appropriately place all patients paying special attention to isolation status, gender and additional circumstances and information that affect the plan for bed placement.
Consult Infection Prevention for opportunities to cohort isolation patients and questions about patients’ isolation status.
Adhere to Infection Prevention policy and procedure for placement of isolation patients.
Acts as a problem solver and facilitates transfer between floors.
Adhere to departmental procedures including the process to admit a patient. Have the ability to manage patient placements for all Atlantic Medical Centers in the Centralized Clinical Operations Center.
Required:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
1. Experience working in a Healthcare Facility, Hospital System or relevant area.
2. Experience with EPIC.
3. Medical terminology experience preferred.