NYS SOciety of ORTHOPAEDIC Surgeons

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Summary:
Responsible for providing leadership, coordination and management of personnel and assumes responsibility for hospital administration functions on the off shift. Interprets departmental policy and procedures for all personnel.
Bed Manager component includes 24/7 responsibility planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating activities related to Bed Control, and appropriate placement of patients including recommendations for nursing float pool assignments.
Participates in the planning of patient care needs and coordinates patient activities with related departments.
Establishes and maintains a systematic review and assessment of bed availability.
Ensures appropriate assignment based on clinical need and staffing constraints.
Works with other departments to assess the need for standards to optimize the utilization of beds (inclusive of pre-operative days and direct admissions).
Responsibilities include administrative admission liaison, clinical resource, staffing consultant, critical care triage team member and role model for staff.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Education:
Bachelor�s Degree or equivalent management experience required. Masters� degree in nursing, management, or health related field preferred.

Experience:
3 - 5 years demonstrated leadership ability in an acute care setting, which required sound clinical judgment and fiscal responsibility.
Utilization Review, Case Management experience preferred. Critical Care experience preferred.

Licensure & Certification:
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of MA.
BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

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