Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bed Management Coordinator (BMC) coordinates the assignment of patient care beds within the hospital. The BMC collaborates with the facility departments, medical staff and leadership to promote appropriate, timely patient placement in beds and positions so that patient care is not delayed. The BMC facilitates regularly scheduled bed management meetings with facility staff to identify and communicate bed utilization issues.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitates patient throughput with an on-going focus on quality and efficiency
Screens admissions, using defined admission criteria, for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments
Navigates or resolves bed assignment conflicts; escalates as needed to the appropriate resources
Prioritizes bed requests, coordinates bed reservations, and promptly assigns bed reservation holds for all admissions and transfers in the hospital
Through effective and professional communication, acts as a liaison between and with physicians, patient / family, hospital staff and patient care areas, and outside agencies to promote efficient, appropriate patient flow
Facilitates bed management meeting in the absence of the Director, Bed Management efficiently and effectively communicates resources and issues to appropriate areas of the facility
Assists Director, Bed Management in tracking and trending barriers to patient flow; makes recommendations and assists with the development of action plans to improve processes and systems
Adheres to established corporate and facility policy and procedure and standards of care; escalates issues to the Director, Bed Management in a timely manner
Maintains current and accurate information in MEDITECH (and/or other) system
Applies understanding of EMTALA regulations to decisions regarding ER and inter-facility transfer patients.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
RN with broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of facility Plan of Care unit-based admission, discharge, and exclusion criteria
Minimum 2 years experience in leadership responsibilities – can include charge nurse experience
3-7 years related experience
Current New Hampshire state RN licensure, or valid compact state licensure
Effective conflict resolution skills
Effective strategic, logistical and critical thinking with pro-active decision making and negotiation skills
Ability to facilitate daily Bed Huddles and develop action plans to mitigate discharge barriers
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
Able to have crucial conversations in a confident manner
Able to work independently with minimal supervision and able to work effectively within teams
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.
As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Coordinator Bed Management opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.