Bed Placement Specialist

Summary

The Bed Placement Specialist is responsible for real-time patient placement and bed assignment across the hospital to ensure timely admissions, efficient throughput, and optimal use of inpatient capacity. This role coordinates patient flow from the Emergency Department, Operating Room, procedural areas, direct admissions, and transfers while working closely with nursing units, physicians, and ancillary departments. The Bed Placement Specialist is a key operational role in maintaining hospital capacity, reducing patient boarding time, and supporting safe, efficient care transitions in a 24/7 environment.

Job Description:

Seeking Bed Placement Specialist!

Part-time (48 hours biweekly), Nightshift 2-12-hour shifts/week/rotating weekends

Baptist Health Floyd, Staffing Office

Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky area

The Bed Placement Coordinator is responsible for real-time patient placement and bed assignment across the hospital to ensure timely admissions, efficient throughput, and optimal use of inpatient capacity. This role coordinates patient flow from the Emergency Department, Operating Room, procedural areas, direct admissions, and transfers while working closely with nursing units, physicians, and ancillary departments. The Bed Placement Coordinator is a key operational role in maintaining hospital capacity, reducing patient boarding time, and supporting safe, efficient care transitions in a 24/7 environment.

Position/Opportunity Highlights:

• Opportunity to work in a Regional, Non-Profit, Community Hospital

• Opportunity to work in an excellent working environment

• Opportunity to work for an organization that promotes continued education

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Associate's degree preferred

• 2 years in a healthcare setting

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.