**Details** + **Department:** Bed Management + **Schedule:** PRN schedule, minimum 1 shift worked/pay period, varied hours, 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts. Applicable to all shifts; department requires 24 hour coverage including high weekend, day/night support. Self-scheduling. + **Hospital:** Ascension Via Christi, St Francis + **Location:** Wichita, KS **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** Coordinate a centralized bed management system to facilitate efficient admissions and transfers, optimize occupancy and avoid delays in service. + Communicate with clinical staff to determine status of pending discharges, transfers and bed availability and plan bed assignments accordingly. + Review all admissions and transfer for clinical/unit appropriateness and medical necessity. Take appropriate action in the event criteria are not met or appropriate resources are not available. + Provide direction and support to admissions coordinators to ensure efficient patient access and flow. + Analyze bed management data, identify issues and potential resolutions and prepare reports for executive review. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required. Education: + Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. **Additional Preferences** + Preferred 5 years ICU and Medical/Surgery hospital experience + Preferred operations and strategic healthcare experience + Excellent communication skills to support patient care calls from medical staff and physicians + Preferred Motivational Interview skill experience + Ability to work in high pressure situations to ensure efficient placement of patients + Excellent computer skills - Preferred Cerner One Chart experience This job is a non-patient facing RN role **Why Join Our Team** Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. 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