Admitting Clinical Coordinator

Highland Hospital • Rochester, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Highland Hospital is seeking a part time Admitting Clinical Coordinator. This position is weekend nights, 20 hours per week: Friday, Saturday and Sunday--A 12 hour shift (7:00pm-7:30am) and 8 hour shift (11pm-7:00am). This position may be considered for remote work after the successful completion of the required orientation period (which could be up to 4 weeks). While working remotely, if a situation requires the employee to work onsite, the employee would need to be able to report to work within 30 minutes. Facilitates timely admission of adult patients to Highland Hospital (HH). Using Clinical Judgment and experience, interacts collaboratively with physician/provider teams, staff from the Emergency Department, Inpatient and Ambulatory areas, Wilmont Cancer Center, Transfer Center, and Bed Management to ensure timely decision-making relative to disposition and care needs of people requiring inpatient placement. Using clinical judgment and reviewing care needs, assigns patients to appropriate unit(s). Discretionary skills, critical thinking, collaboration, and excellent communication are essential to function as a liaison between physicians/providers, charge nurses, CRA’s, managers, directors, and Bed Management staff in order to facilitate the admission of acute care patients. The ACC RN assures internal and external customer satisfaction and promotes a positive image of Highland Hospital by providing customer-friendly service at all times. Professional demeanor and Highland ICARE values are evident in all interactions.

Requirements

• Fulfilled the education requirements to be a licensed RN in NYS
• 3-5 years recent acute care hospital or comparable experience
• Valid, current NYS RN license
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possesses excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitates timely admission of adult patients to Highland Hospital (HH).
• Using Clinical Judgment and experience, interacts collaboratively with physician/provider teams, staff from the Emergency Department, Inpatient and Ambulatory areas, Wilmont Cancer Center, Transfer Center, and Bed Management to ensure timely decision-making relative to disposition and care needs of people requiring inpatient placement.
• Using clinical judgment and reviewing care needs, assigns patients to appropriate unit(s).
• Functions as a liaison between physicians/providers, charge nurses, CRA’s, managers, directors, and Bed Management staff in order to facilitate the admission of acute care patients.
• Assures internal and external customer satisfaction and promotes a positive image of Highland Hospital by providing customer-friendly service at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree