Access Center RN

Summary:
Coordinates transfers from outside facilities. Handles patient placement, incorporating clinical data. Expedites movement of
patients throughout the healthcare system.

Work Schedule: Full Time (36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period), Nights

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.