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RN Bed Control Specialist
Community Health Systems     Tucson, AZ 85702
 Posted about 10 hours    

**This is a full time position working day shift at Northwest Medical Center.**

**What we offer:**

Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

**Job Summary**

The Bed Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing the flow of patients through the facility by assigning patients to appropriate beds based on clinical needs, bed availability, and hospital policies. This role ensures efficient patient flow, effective communication among departments, and optimal bed utilization to support high-quality patient care. The Bed Control Specialist collaborates closely with nursing, clinical staff, and support departments to maintain real-time updates on bed availability and patient movements.

**Essential Functions**

+ Assigns patient beds based on clinical needs, bed availability, and hospital policies, ensuring compliance with established protocols.

+ Coordinates patient admissions, discharges, and intra-hospital transfers to optimize bed utilization and maintain efficient patient flow.

+ Monitors real-time bed availability using hospital bed management systems and provides accurate updates on census and occupancy status.

+ Collaborates with nursing leadership, the admissions department, and physicians to prioritize bed assignments during high census periods or emergencies.

+ Communicates with clinical and support departments, such as housekeeping and patient transport, to ensure timely bed preparation and readiness.

+ Facilitates patient transfers to specialized care units (e.g., ICU, telemetry, maternity) based on clinical criteria and physician orders.

+ Maintains accurate and timely documentation of bed assignments and patient movements in the hospital’s electronic health record (EHR) system.

+ Supports compliance with infection control policies by coordinating isolation or special room needs for patients.

+ Identifies and resolves bed availability issues promptly, coordinating with the House Supervisor and nursing leadership to address capacity challenges.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

**Qualifications**

+ 5+ years of experience as an acute care hospital RN.

+ Experience in staffing and patient flow preferred

**Licenses and Certifications**

+ RN - Registered Nurse - AZ State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

+ Strong understanding of hospital operations and bed management practices.

+ Proficiency in using hospital electronic health record (EHR) and bed management systems.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

+ Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities to manage complex patient flow scenarios.

+ Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks.

+ Knowledge of infection control policies and patient placement requirements.

_Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, seven urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested._

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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Employment Type

Full Time

Number of openings

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