Nurse Coordinator RN
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job Description:
Summary Patient Placement Coordinator RN Position Summary: The
Patient Placement Coordinator RN is responsible for accurately
applying admission criteria for patients that have a physician
requesting an initial bed assignment to ensure timely and
appropriate status and room placement. This involves interaction
with physicians, nursing staff, Medical Social Work, community
resources, patients/families. Medical necessity criteria and record
reviews. In addition, the Patient Placement Coordinator RN
practices in accordance with the care management process utilizing
tools, standards, models, goals and objectives, and performance
improvement concepts. Active participation in team meetings and
education of the staff is a key role. A day in the life as a
Patient Placement Coordinator RN with MyMichigan Health:
(50%)* Performs medical necessity
assessment to ensure accurate and timely patient status and bed
assignment using hospital selected medical necessity criteria such
as InterQual. (30%)* Actively educates the health care team and
physicians regarding the appropriate patient status and bed
assignment. (10%)* Completes all documentation and data entry
requirements in EPIC. (10%)* Communicates with outside agencies to
ensure accurate information is received to evaluate if transfers
are appropriate prior to patient arrival. OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Uses critical thinking in all
interactions. Sets priorities so that patient needs are met in a
timely way. Explains the process to use when a patient's condition
does not match the Utilization Review (UR) criteria. Interacts
positively with personnel and shows respect for physicians and
other members of the team. Builds professional relationships with
patient, families, facilities and resources. Accepts mentoring.
Describes how medical necessity and denial prevention relate.
Assigns bed placement according to medical necessity for surgical
admissions, transfers inhouse and other affiliates. Early
intervention with review of potential Inpatient and Observation
patients by using all available test results within EPIC chart
including ED provider note and/or admitting physician H&P.
Willingly and consistently offers to help peers who are
experiencing high volume case loads. Accepts accountability for the
clinical outcomes that the Patient Placement Coordinator role can
facilitate. Anticipates potential problems and pitfalls of
vacation, holidays and weekends and proactively manages to avoid
delays. Provides excellent customer service to patients,
physicians, office staff, and medical staff requiring the service
of patient placement. Delegates tasks appropriately to Patient
Placement assistant and oversees their role. Other duties as
assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Associates Nursing required.
Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred at the time of hire.
Incumbents have until 1/1/2025 to obtain Bachelor's Degree in
nursing. Organizational, analytical, writing and interpersonal
skills. Dependable, selfdirected and pleasant. Critical thinking,
problem solving, and deductive reasoning skills. Knowledge of
Pathophysiology and Disease Process. Basic computer and courteous
phone skills. MidMichigan Health is a technology driven
organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in
Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in
further learning opportunities offered by MidMichigan Health.
Recent hospital experience in ICU, CCU, or strong Med/Surg.
Knowledge of Commercial and Government Payer guidelines. Ability to
communicate payer guidelines and impact on patient status and bed
assignment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING
CONDITIONS:Exposure to stressful situations, including those
involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.Able
to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials
or appropriate substitute if required for your position.Is able to
move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and
must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the
job description.Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or
without assisted device(s).Frequently required to sit/stand/walk
for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes
such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.Some exposure to blood
borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must
follow MidMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as
required.Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others,
work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability
to stay awake.Overall dexterity is required including handling,
reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition
of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.Physical Demand
Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (033% of the workday)
lift or carry 1120 lbs., frequently (3466% of the workday) 10 lbs.
and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Nurse Coordinator RN, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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