Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth 2450 Peoria Admin Services, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCHlth Docline
FTE: Part Time, 0.6, 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:
Coordinates transfers from outside facilities. Handles patient placement, incorporating clinical data. Expedites movement of
patients throughout the healthcare system.
Responsibilities:
Provides coordination of patient movement. Ensures timely coordination of transfer and discharge; communicates actions with physicians.
Arranges admissions and transfers according to system procedures.
Confirms medical necessity, appropriate level of care and legal and regulatory compliance with admission. Acts as a resource for EMTALA transfers.
Obtains clinical acceptance or denial of transfer. Documents admission and patient placement. Trains new personnel and other staff.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:- Credentials:
- Essential:
- Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
- 2 years of experience in critical care or ED setting.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
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- Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
- Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
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Access Center RN at UCHealth summary:
The Access Center RN coordinates patient transfers and admissions within a healthcare system, ensuring compliance with medical necessity and legal standards. This role requires critical thinking, effective communication with physicians, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, the Access Center RN trains new personnel and documents patient placements, contributing to improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Patient Transfer Coordination, Healthcare System, Patient Placement, Critical Thinking, Medical Necessity, Emergency Medical Transfer Act, Clinical Data Management, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Compliance
