Patient Accommodation RN - full time

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama in Montgomery, AL seeks an RN - Patient Accommodation to oversee daily department operations, secure bed placement, admit non-emergency patients, and coordinate with other departments to arrange transfers and accurate demographics and financial information.

Requires nursing degree, active RN licensure, BLS; 5+ years clinical experience preferred; strong MS Office, leadership, organization, and communication skills; duties may include supervising staff and

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required.
• Active RN licensure required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the RN - Patient Accommodation department.
• Secure bed placement and admit non-emergent patients using clinical judgment.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure proper bed assignments and transfers.
• Ensure patient demographics and financial information are accurate.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Customer relations

MS Office

Infection control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

RN licensure

BLS certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

The RN - Patient Accommodation shall be responsible to ensure the daily operations of the department. The RN will secure bed placement, utilize clinical and critical thinking skills to admit non-emergent patients, and to work collaboratively with other disciplines and departments to ensure appropriate bed assignments and transfer arrangements are made. This individual shall ensure that all patient demographics and financial information is accurate. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education

Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum 5 years broad clinical experience preferred.

License/ Certifications

Active RN licensure required, BLS required

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software. Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills. Must be able to meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills. Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to remain calm in difficult situations. Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance. Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Patient Accommodation RN - full time

RN - Patient Accommodation

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)