Registered Nurse-Access Care- Hybrid -36 Hours-Midnights - Detroit

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Within the System Capacity Command Center (SC3) at Henry Ford Health, the Access Management Nurse operates under minimal supervision, to review and screen recommended admission cases at Henry Ford Health System Emergency Departments (ED). Utilizes clinical and regulatory knowledge and skills to reduce financial risk and exposure due to inappropriate admissions. Collaborates with ED physicians, attending physicians, and third-party payers regarding initial screening reviews. Facilitates throughput in the most cost-effective manner, through continuous assessments, problem identification, and education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and produce detailed and accurate work.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and assessment skills to evaluate and prioritize care issues.
• Ability to assess and handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with considerable discretion and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated positive work ethic and strong sense of teamwork/problem solving with co-workers.
• Must be within driving distance of Elijah McCoy building in downtown Detroit for purposes of ongoing training and if internet is down at remote location.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating InterQual reviews, admission process preferred.
• Experience with systems that support patient flow, admission, and transfer preferred.
• Understanding of Henry Ford Health policies and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and screen recommended admission cases at Henry Ford Health System Emergency Departments (ED).
• Utilize clinical and regulatory knowledge and skills to reduce financial risk and exposure due to inappropriate admissions.
• Collaborate with ED physicians, attending physicians, and third-party payers regarding initial screening reviews.
• Facilitate throughput in the most cost-effective manner, through continuous assessments, problem identification, and education.

Benefits

• Full time benefit package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level