Bed Board Controller

Job Overview:

The Bed Board Controller is responsible to place patients in the appropriate bed and maintain the accuracy of the bed board system. The Bed Board Controller is responsible to track bed assignments through bed tracking system and to ensure timely and appropriate movement of patients within the hospital.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma required

Preferred:

• Excellent communication skills
• Previous hospital experience in an acute care facility preferred
• Experience with bed placement processes and systems preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Medical terminology knowledge and computer skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem - Day - 7am - 7pm

Essential Functions:

• The Bed Board Controller is expected to complete all admissions, transfers, discharges and other service level changes in a timely manner and work closely with clinical staff to obtain correct and timely orders and ensure accuracy of patient s level of care
• The Bed Board Controller is also responsible for verifying and reconciling the hospital census and distribution of the census to the appropriate clinical and operational staff.
• The coordinator works in conjunction with the clinical leadership in the facilitation of continuous patient throughput from all points of entry and internal transfer
• The Bed Board Controller performs all job duties in a professional and courteous manner and demonstrates positive and appropriate skills with internal and external customers
• The Bed Board Controller must possess the ability to work with others and maintains a safe environment for patients, staff physicians and visitors

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer