PD RN-Logistics-Bed Management Day

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for the Logistics Department, at Monmouth Medical Center.
Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey’s largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.
For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an A Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

Responsible for ensuring the appropriate placement of patients throughout the hospital,
Tracks and trends barriers to patient flow, makes recommendations and develops action plans to improve processes and systems,
Prepares monthly bed management analyses to identify opportunities for improvement in admission and discharge planning,
Communicates with physicians and nurses regarding emergency and direct admissions based on bed availability, treatment plan and admission criteria,
Initiates and maintains communication throughout the day with Emergency Department, In-patient, Operating Room, Cath lab and other specialty areas,
Works with Case Management, Nursing, Environmental Services and other departments in order to proactively plan for patient admissions, discharges and transfers for effective patient flow,
Coordinates discharge planning and patient transfers both internal and external as required,
Circulates through hospital-constantly evaluating all needs for patient placement,