RN-Admission/Discharge (H)

Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Collaborates with the nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to place patient in appropriate level of care to achieve desired outcomes. * Initiates care management process including pre-registration and insurance verification. * Stays informed of changes in managed care and communicates procedural and financial impact to admitting physicians during the reservation/scheduling process. * Reviews medical reports from referring hospitals or physician offices and relays information to nursing unit. Develops relationships with referral sources and admission decision makers. * Coordinates education and development of internal staff and external departments to ensure understanding of intake review and approval process. * Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service. * As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations. * Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION * Graduate of accredited school of nursing EXPERIENCE * No experience required

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