RN - Transfer Center

Company: Ascension
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

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• Sign-on bonus:--$6,000
• Department:--Transfer Center
• Schedule:--7P-7A
• Hospital:--Columbia St. Mary's
• Location:--Milwaukee, WIBenefits Paid time off (PTO)Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community--As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.Responsibilities Coordinate and facilitate patient admissions or transfers according to patient acuity, bed availability, and required services.
  • Collaborate with the nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to place patient in appropriate level of care to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Coordinate as liaison between physician requestors for consultants and specialty consultants.
  • Initiate care management process including pre-registration and insurance verification.
  • Stay informed of changes in managed care and communicate procedural and financial impact to admitting physicians during the reservation/scheduling process.
  • Review medical reports from referring hospitals or physician offices and relay information to nursing unit.
  • Develop relationships with referral sources and admission decision makers.
  • Maintain documentation of communications with physician/service referrals for legal, medical, statistical, and process improvement purposes.
  • Follow up with referring entities for ease of access, marketing, evaluation and quality improvement.
  • Coordinate education and development of internal staff and external departments to ensure understanding of intake review and approval process.Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.Education:
      • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.Additional Preferences No additional preferences.Why Join Our Team Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.--Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.--Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.--For further information, view the-- EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.--Pay Non-Discrimination Notice--Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.--This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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