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Nursing Program Director - Bed Management

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
3400 North Charles Street (Show on map)
February 04, 2023
Nursing Program Director - Bed Management Requisition #: 617887 Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21201 Category: Leadership Work Shift: Day Shift Work Week: Full Time Weekend Work Required: No Date Posted: Feb. 3, 2023 The Johns Hopkins Hospital is looking for a Program Director of Functional Unit Nursing Programs for Bed Management. Responsibilities include: Ensures that all aspects of the nursing function within the Bed Management Center are effective in realizing maximum patient throughput for JHH. Provides leadership and direction in the coordination of patient placement activities. Establishes policies, procedures and guidelines governing patient placement that are consistent with regulatory (e.g. EMTALA) and institutional standards. Explores innovative approaches and technology advancements that streamlines the patient placement process. Identifies opportunities for improving patient care and ensures that appropriate services are provided. Assists in resolving patient placement barriers that occur with the department of nursing and accepting inpatient service provider. Provides leadership in collaborating with the clinical teams to facilitate patient admissions, discharges, intra-hospital and inter-facility transfer processes. Responsibilities include analyzing information received on the electronic bed board and from clinical staff to coordinate assignment of patients to the appropriate clinical unit. Provides training, leadership and guidance to the nursing bed and shift coordinators to ensure timely and appropriate admissions to the hospital. Documents all functions as required by regulatory agencies and/or organizations. Ensures that all aspects of the administrator on site (AOS) responsibilities by the bed coordinators are implemented and the competencies are clearly outlined and managed. Establishes policies, procedures and guidelines governing the AOS role. Oversee orientation and ongoing education related to the AOS role. Participates as a member of the command center and JHH nursing leadership teams providing routine communication and patient flow updates to the executive team and stakeholders. Works collaboratively with directors of nursing and nurse managers to solve patient flow and placement issues. Shifts: 8-hour days, Monday-Friday Required Education/Experience/Certification: Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing Active registered nurse licensure in the state of Maryland Active BLS CPR certification 5 years of nursing experience, with minimum of two years of interdisciplinary or interdepartmental program/project management experience. Important Notices: *Effective January 1st. 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons by following the proper protocols. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities. Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts - including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus. To apply, visit https://jobs.hopkinsmedicine.org/job/nursing-program-director-bed-management-leadership-johns-hopkins-hospital-b-617887-403d4/* jeid-dae03c1bd2110540b5e9f108473d2f48