Access Triage Nurse Coord- Carrier Clinic- Per Diem Nights

h2Overview/h2 pOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian emHealth/em we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change./p p /p pThe strongAccess Triage Nurse Coord/strong coordinates all admission related activities during their assigned shift. Performs triage assessments and assists LIP's with medical clearances. Reviews and triages all incoming patients and assists with gathering clinical information for Physician/LIP. Collaborates with LIP and assists with their admission to Carrier and helps make proper referrals when appropriate. Manages case pre-admission, including requests for medical records and other clinical information as required prior to evaluation./p h2Responsibilities/h2 ul liPerforms triage of all incoming patients and assists with gathering clinical information for LIP./li liAssist LIP's with Medical Clearances in accordance with policy/li liPerforms patient interview (1) asking clinically pertinent questions during the patient and/or family interview; (2) recognizes critical situations necessitating immediate clinical response. (3) Communicates patient problems and difficulties with LIP and assists with their admission or referral when appropriate./li liAssess and intervene in emergency situations, directs the response of other staff, notifies appropriate administrative staff or rescue squad./li liOperates within professional scope of practice./li liMaintains responsibility for directing the staff on his or her shift under the guidance of the Access Supervisor/Director for their assigned shift./li liActs as a resource for clinical and administrative concerns on respective shifts./li liDemonstrates positive communication techniques in working with other members of the Access Team in order to enhance patient care/li liParticipates in the orientation of new/transfer personnel as assigned/li liDocuments patient information within medical records accurately and within procedural time limits./li liDemonstrates computer literacy and competency for all required systems./li liUses approved hospital abbreviation for charting at all times/li liEnters patient data (demographics, insurance, and clinical information) into the computer system./li liPerforms computer processes relating to admissions, referrals to outpatient centers, schedules appointments, and edits changes in existing computer files./li liNotifies units of pending admissions/li liNotifies outpatient centers to arrange treatment for patients who require that level of care following assessment./li liPerforms pre-certification/authorization reviews with payers in the absence of a pre-cert specialist/li liTends to the care and comfort needs of patients and their families. Meets and exceeds expectations by responding promptly with tact and sensitivity./li liPerforms registration functions in their absence./li liPerforms access support specialist functions in their absence./li liPerforms all assigned duties relative to the processing of patients through the Carrier system./li liAnswers telephone inquiries in the Access Center. Provides pertinent information regarding inpatient/outpatient services to patients, families, and referral sources. Triages appointments and schedules patients at appropriate locations. Provides assistance to all aspects of patient intake./li liServes on hospital committees as appointed./li liPerforms daily EMTALA audits and presents data to the Administrative committee on a regular basis./li liModels the I CARE standards of behavior/li liMaintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics and Codes of Conduct Policy/li liOther duties and/or projects as assigned./li liAdheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior./li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 pstrongEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:/strong/p ul liGraduation of accredited RN Program/li liDemonstrates ability to write reports and manuals/li liCan effectively present information and respond to questions/li liExcellent written and verbal communication skills/li liProficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms/li /ul p /p pstrongEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:/strong/p ul liBSN or MSN/li liMinimum one year experience within an acute care psychiatric setting or substance abuse facility/li liPrevious experience as a NJ screener or in admissions/li /ul p /p pstrongLicenses and Certifications Required:/strong/p ul liNJ State Professional Registered Nurse License/li liAHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment/li /ul p /p pstrongLicenses and Certifications Preferred:/strong/p ul liPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certification/li /ul h2Starting Minimum Rate/h2Minimum rate of $43.63 Hourly h2Job Posting Disclosure/h2HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.