Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Flow Advisor St. Rita's Medical Center
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Posted on:
16 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
18Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Part-Time 36 hours/pay period
The Patient Flow Advisor works in the Patient Flow Center triaging phone calls and overseeing the daily processes related to bed
placement patient transfers and admissions. The Patient Flow Advisor is responsible for overall bed management and throughput
by working with the unit-based Care Facilitators. The Patient Flow Advisor works closely with the Patient Access Liaison to ensure
timely registration insurance verification precertification and general administrative tasks related to the admissions process. The
Patient Flow Advisory works to find accepting physicians and also to obtain admission orders at the earliest possible time for patient
admissions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties of the Patient Flow Advisor are related to bed management patient flow and facilitating communication between the
nursing units and physicians to create a seamless admission process. It is expected that all duties and responsibilities of this
position will be performed in a manner that reflects the Core Values: Compassion Excellence Human Dignity Justice Sacredness
of Life and Service.
Answers telephone inquiries with appropriate introduction of self and service.
Answers SRMC One Call Transfer telephone and facilitates patient transfers to and from the Medical Center
Provides assistance for direct admission as well as transfers from other facilities.
Communicates with nursing units to determine information necessary for optimal patient placement (staffing acuity etc).
Obtains required patient identifying data such as name DOB phone number and address for admissions
Facilitate 3-way call with transferring facility & MD
Using current knowledge appropriately assigns patient admission status (inpatient outpatient observation)
Anticipates principle diagnosis based on information obtained and enters GMLOS and Target LOS in StatCom based on
this information
Creates pending bed request for notification to Care Facilitator in StatCom
Involved in alert activation process for STEMI alerts (both internal and external notifications)
Performs triage interview to assist in the selection of an appropriate physician based guideline.
Answers Rapid Response Line with appropriate notification of Nursing Supervisor or Response Team.
Must be a team player in regards to development of resources and policies
Maintains confidentiality of all interactions.
Completes other duties as assigned by the Manager
Requirements:
- Current Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
- BSN Preferred
- Prior Med Surg experience (highly preferred)
- Certification in area of case management (preferred)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Resource Optimization Center (ROC) - St. RitasIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
