A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Description MaineHealth Corporate Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 91401
Summary:
The Centralized Post-Acute Bed Placement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating placement of patients transitioning from acute care to post-acute services across the care continuum. The role serves as a clinical resource to support appropriate level-of-care determinations, timely transitions, and collaboration among care teams, patients, families, and community providers. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education:
Associate's degree in appropriate clinical field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
License/Certifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in the State of Maine required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of start date. Case Management certification (CCM, ACM-RN, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience:
Three years' direct clinical experience required. Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or post-acute entity, discharge planning, utilization management, admission management, or post-acute care coordination preferred. Experience in a healthcare setting involving care transitions across multiple levels of care preferred.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
Knowledge of post-acute levels of care, including skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, home health, hospice, and related services. Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement and coverage requirements affecting post-acute services. Ability to review and interpret clinical documentation and patient care needs. Proficiency with electronic medical records and referral management systems.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
Knowledge of value-based care models and population health strategies. Knowledge of post-acute provider networks and community resources. Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally. We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package. The pay range for this position is $40.06 to $54.20 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives. If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected] Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected] .
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