The job below is no longer available.
You might also like
in Tucson, AZ
Registered Nurse Patient Placement- Resource Team - 158141 - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
---|---|
Location | tucson, Arizona |
About this job
About Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, formerly
University of Arizona Medical Center - University Campus,
is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient
care, teaching future health-care professionals and
conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on
the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its
specialized pediatric services including neonatal and
intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is Southern
Arizona's only Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care
for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is
consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the
prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World
Report. Our nurses' innovative, safe and thoughtful care
has been recognized with Magnet designation from
the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The hospital's
physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services
include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced
neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant
program.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is a comprehensive, award-winning, nonprofit health system with facilities in seven western states. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices, and much more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to change the way care is provided. The many locations, career opportunities and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.
---
Job Summary
This facility-based position initiates and coordinates incoming transfers requiring a higher level of care and/or specialized treatment modalities from outreach or network facilities. Secures required specialists, assessment and triage for appropriate level of care, financial assessment and referral.
Essential Functions Coordinates patient placement to outreach and network facilities. Alerts staff of incoming patients, scheduling bed/services, performs financial and clinical screening of referred patients, and coordinates transportation. Serves as liaison to other facility departments, shifts, and presiding physicians regarding process improvement for patient flow, patient transfers, and efficacy of communication process.
Acts as a liaison to outreach and network patients and their families when applicable by coordinating subsequent travel, lodging and education of patients procedures. Serves as the liaison for the continuum of care including preadmission, hospitalization and community follow-up based on facility needs.
Maintains process for assessing current referral patterns for selected target areas by identifying physician referral patterns, health related community events, established physician practices, and major gatekeepers in outreach and network communities. Continually assesses the changing outreach and network physician landscape.
Serves as a resource and provides facility leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes. Acts as a consultant within the organization and in the community.
Serves as a resource to other staff members by promoting a collegiality between staff, physicians and the company leadership teams.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, local, facility laws, regulations, policies, and procedures including EMTALA, COBRA, and STARK.
May supervise staff depending on work assignment.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge typically obtained through an associates degree in nursing or an equivalent level of education and experience.
Requires current RN license in state of practice.
Requires knowledge typically achieved with two years of experience in the area of clinical operations, case management and patient throughput. Must have a working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing staff procedures, hospital and community resources. Must demonstrate critical thinking, conflict resolution, time management, and problem-solving skills. Requires excellent communication skills and an ability to interact well all staffing and leadership levels within the facility. Excellent organizational and human relations are required to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in nursing.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, formerly
University of Arizona Medical Center - University Campus,
is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient
care, teaching future health-care professionals and
conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on
the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its
specialized pediatric services including neonatal and
intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is Southern
Arizona's only Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care
for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is
consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the
prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World
Report. Our nurses' innovative, safe and thoughtful care
has been recognized with Magnet designation from
the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The hospital's
physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services
include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced
neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant
program.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is a comprehensive, award-winning, nonprofit health system with facilities in seven western states. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices, and much more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to change the way care is provided. The many locations, career opportunities and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.
---
Job Summary
This facility-based position initiates and coordinates incoming transfers requiring a higher level of care and/or specialized treatment modalities from outreach or network facilities. Secures required specialists, assessment and triage for appropriate level of care, financial assessment and referral.
Essential Functions Coordinates patient placement to outreach and network facilities. Alerts staff of incoming patients, scheduling bed/services, performs financial and clinical screening of referred patients, and coordinates transportation. Serves as liaison to other facility departments, shifts, and presiding physicians regarding process improvement for patient flow, patient transfers, and efficacy of communication process.
Acts as a liaison to outreach and network patients and their families when applicable by coordinating subsequent travel, lodging and education of patients procedures. Serves as the liaison for the continuum of care including preadmission, hospitalization and community follow-up based on facility needs.
Maintains process for assessing current referral patterns for selected target areas by identifying physician referral patterns, health related community events, established physician practices, and major gatekeepers in outreach and network communities. Continually assesses the changing outreach and network physician landscape.
Serves as a resource and provides facility leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes. Acts as a consultant within the organization and in the community.
Serves as a resource to other staff members by promoting a collegiality between staff, physicians and the company leadership teams.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, local, facility laws, regulations, policies, and procedures including EMTALA, COBRA, and STARK.
May supervise staff depending on work assignment.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge typically obtained through an associates degree in nursing or an equivalent level of education and experience.
Requires current RN license in state of practice.
Requires knowledge typically achieved with two years of experience in the area of clinical operations, case management and patient throughput. Must have a working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing staff procedures, hospital and community resources. Must demonstrate critical thinking, conflict resolution, time management, and problem-solving skills. Requires excellent communication skills and an ability to interact well all staffing and leadership levels within the facility. Excellent organizational and human relations are required to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in nursing.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.