RN Bed Management Coordinator
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Portsmouth, NH

Registered Nurse Coordinator Bed Management

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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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. 

What qualifications you will need:

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

 

 

Benefits

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:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

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.