Admissions Triage Nurse Coord - Carrier Clinic - Per Diem Nights

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health 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.

 

The Admissions Triage Nurse Coordinator 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, assists with their admission to Carrier, and helps make appropriate referrals. Manages case pre-admission, including requests for medical records and other clinical information as required prior to evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Performs triage of all incoming patients and assists with gathering clinical information for LIP.
• Assist LIP's with Medical Clearances in accordance with policy
• Performs 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.
• Assess and intervene in emergency situations, directs the response of other staff, notifies appropriate administrative staff or rescue squad.
• Operates within professional scope of practice.
• Maintains responsibility for directing the staff on his or her shift under the guidance of the Access Supervisor/Director for their assigned shift.
• Acts as a resource for clinical and administrative concerns on respective shifts.
• Demonstrates positive communication techniques in working with other members of the Access Team in order to enhance patient care
• Participates in the orientation of new/transfer personnel as assigned
• Documents patient information within medical records accurately and within procedural time limits.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and competency for all required systems.
• Uses approved hospital abbreviation for charting at all times
• Enters patient data (demographics, insurance, and clinical information) into the computer system.
• Performs computer processes relating to admissions, referrals to outpatient centers, schedules appointments, and edits changes in existing computer files.
• Notifies units of pending admissions
• Notifies outpatient centers to arrange treatment for patients who require that level of care following assessment.
• Performs pre-certification/authorization reviews with payers in the absence of a pre-cert specialist
• Tends to the care and comfort needs of patients and their families. Meets and exceeds expectations by responding promptly with tact and sensitivity.
• Performs registration functions in their absence.
• Performs access support specialist functions in their absence.
• Performs all assigned duties relative to the processing of patients through the Carrier system.
• Answers 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.
• Serves on hospital committees as appointed.
• Performs daily EMTALA audits and presents data to the Administrative committee on a regular basis.
• Models the I CARE standards of behavior
• Maintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics and Codes of Conduct Policy
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduation of accredited RN Program
• Demonstrates ability to write reports and manuals
• Can effectively present information and respond to questions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• BSN or MSN
• Minimum one year experience within an acute care psychiatric setting or substance abuse facility
• Previous experience as a NJ screener or in admissions

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment

 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certification

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $44.30 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH 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.