About Corewell Health

Our new name signals our bold commitment to health and wellness. At our core, we are here to help people be well so they can live their healthiest life possible. Through health care and health coverage, we create more value.? Through compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity and courage, we make anything and everything possible.? Through our people, we care for the whole person with respect, dignity and love. ?Everyone deserves opportunities and resources for better health.? Everyone deserves our relentless pursuit to innovate and always do better. ?Everyone deserves to have a community be a great place to live, work, learn and play.? We believe health and well-being should be within reach for all. We believe the system to support the entire health and wellness journey starts with prevention. ?We believe that together we will make a difference.? Together, we are here to make health better for everyone.? Together, we are Corewell Health.

Scope of work

Responsible for ensuring the safe, successful and timely coordination of patient throughput associated with Corewell Health East. Supports safe bed assignment and patient flow including, but not limited to, bed assignments for all inpatient admissions (elective, direct, emergent/nonemergent) and inter- and intra- hospital transfer of patients. Prioritizes patient placement per hospital policy and infection control requirements. Utilizes critical thinking within the framework of the nursing process, while incorporating the principles of patient-family centered care. Assists in identifying and resolving operational issues pertinent to patient placement and throughput by collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Evaluates and coordinates patient flow processes.

• Utilize clinical expertise to assess and prioritize patient bed placement and transfers based on urgency of patient's condition and utilization of available beds.
• Plan, prioritize and direct patient placement requests by evaluating pending discharges, transfers, and bed availability.
• Communicate with medical staff, clinical and operational teams to facilitate appropriate patient placement. Escalate barriers through established chain of command.
• Maintain service level commitments by handling calls in a timely manner. Adhere to appropriate standards of practice, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate competence in the use of EPIC applications as they pertain to Bed Management.
• Delegate tasks as indicated for patient placement.
• Address and work in collaboration with administration to resolve issues arising from increased census and decreased bed availability.
• Demonstrate leadership in the professional practice setting and is responsible for continuing personal education, mentoring peers and participating in orientation of new staff.
• Stay up to date with current healthcare trends and initiatives and their impact on clinical decisions pertaining to patient placement.
• Complete a self-appraisal that includes professional goals annually and completes peer reviews.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications:

• Required Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree BSN or higher

• 3 years of relevant experience Relevant nursing experience within an acute hospital setting, including but not limited to inpatient adult, pediatrics and critical care, emergency and urgent care. Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.