Bed Management-Clinical Admission RN Part-Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•DeKalb, IL

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description Bed Management Registered Nurse The Clinical Admission RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: Serve as an access point resource for physicians, staff, and patients. Assist with the recommendation for the most appropriate level of care and patient status. Apply approved criteria and guidelines in decision making, as well as payers, such as managed care, rules and practices. Ensure a smooth admission experience for patients by coordinating clinical needs with operational processes and insurance benefits.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing
At least 3 5 years of experience in patient care experience in a hospital setting, experience in utilization management activities (e.g. review and assessing for meeting medical necessity criteria and appropriate status), admissions and discharge planning and/or case management
Critical thinking, decisive judgement, problem solving skills, and the ability to work with minimum supervision
Strong foundation of clinical knowledge
Ability to prioritize and demonstrate efficiency with job duties
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Ability to learn computer skills in Microsoft Word, EMR, Midas systems within 30 days
Able to multi-task quickly and process accurately
Current RN license in the state of Illinois

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Serve as an access point resource for physicians, staff, and patients.
Assist with the recommendation for the most appropriate level of care and patient status.
Apply approved criteria and guidelines in decision making, as well as payers, such as managed care, rules and practices.
Ensure a smooth admission experience for patients by coordinating clinical needs with operational processes and insurance benefits.