Bed Control Coordinator

Bed Control Coordinator

SCOPE OF POSITION :

Responsible for all Bed Control functions. Must triage and prioritize bed assignments to facilitate hospital throughput. Reports to the Director, Patient Flow / Staffing Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coordinates all admission, discharge and transfer functions for bed control
• Coordinates hospital processing with New England Organ Bank (NEOB)
• Perform bioterrorism reporting twice daily
• Coordination of expired patient charts to ensure appropriate release from hospital
• Update ADT with expirations
• Works independently to assign beds according to the Waterbury Hospital established protocol
• Interface with Hospitality Services for clean bed priorities
• Maintains working knowledge of hospital census and bed demand at all times
• Coordinate with case management level of care determination and validation
• Works in collaboration with Director Patient Flow or off shift supervisor at all times
• Follows established protocols for patient placement relative to diagnosis, isolation needs and level of care requirements
• Receives and coordinates the intake of all bed requests for new requests, internal and external transfers
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize all equipment and programs provided to assist in meeting job requirements and output
• Utilizes reference material as provided, i.e. manuals, memos, policies, procedures and emails
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills by communicating effectively with patients, staff, visitors and others
• Is respectful of others and demonstrates a friendly, helpful and professional manner at all times
• Practices effective time management by utilizing analytical skills and efficiently using work time to accomplish assignments and expected outputs
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload
• Promotes teamwork by maintaining positive working relationships within a multi-skilled team environment to facilitate department and hospital vision and goals
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to help when needed
• Performs other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS :

Date : 11 / 1 / 2019

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