Registered Nurse-Access Care- Hybrid -36 Hours-Afternoons
About The Position
Within Henry Ford Health’s System Capacity Command Center (SC3), the Access Management Nurse operates under minimal supervision to review and screen recommended admission cases at Henry Ford Health System Emergency Departments. The nurse uses clinical and regulatory knowledge to reduce financial risk and exposure associated with inappropriate admissions. The role collaborates with ED physicians, attending physicians, and third-party payers regarding initial screening reviews, and facilitates cost-effective patient throughput through continuous assessment, problem identification, and education. The position is 36 hours per week, working 12-hour afternoon shifts. It includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotations. The employee must be within driving distance of the Elijah McCoy building in downtown Detroit for ongoing training and in case internet service is unavailable at the remote location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Three 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 and problem-solving with co-workers.
- Must be within driving distance of the Elijah McCoy building in downtown Detroit for ongoing training and if internet is down at the remote location.
Nice To Haves
- Experience facilitating InterQual reviews and the admission process.
- Experience with systems that support patient flow, admission, and transfer.
- Understanding of Henry Ford Health policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Review and screen recommended admission cases at Henry Ford Health System Emergency Departments.
- Use clinical and regulatory knowledge 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 cost-effective patient throughput through continuous assessments, problem identification, and education.
- Assess and prioritize care issues.
Benefits
- Full-time benefit package
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Job Type
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