Registered Nurse - Patient Placement Specialist Casual- Nursing Support

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem schedule

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Bay City, MI, seeks a Registered Nurse to support utilization review and patient placement activities. You will coordinate bed requests, advise physicians, and ensure proper admission status per clinical guidelines.

The per diem role requires Michigan RN licensure, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and 3 years in an acute care setting or physician office. Strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing and Michigan RN licensure are required.
• Three years’ RN experience in acute care or physician office.
• Ability to type 40 wpm and use standard computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes inpatient admission criteria to assign diagnoses meeting acute care criteria.
• Communicates with physicians regarding admission status and bed availability.
• Coordinates admission, transfer, and discharge activities with Patient Placement.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency (40 wpm typing)

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, provides utilization review and evaluation of Emergency admissions and direct admits to assist in appropriate classification of OBV versus in-patient status. Also, responsible for overseeing the daily activities of Patient Placement Services while performing patient placement functions as necessary according to applicable departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Department: Nursing Support

Daily Work Times: Variable Start Time

Shift: Varies

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 0.1

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Utilizes inpatient admission criteria to assign only diagnoses that meet acute care criteria. In the advent diagnosis does not meet admission criteria, communicates with the appropriate staff regarding site of service.
• Acts as a resource for physicians (by phone) regarding appropriate admission status.
• Supports the utilization function by performing efficient methods of work processing and workflow.
• Receives complete bed requests and communicates with Patient Placement staff in a timely fashion to plan, prioritize and coordinate the admission and transfer of patient.
• Understands and follows the Clinical Guidelines for Patient Placement as directed by the Manager.
• Contacts physicians, physician offices, other healthcare agencies and other departments to obtain complete scheduling information as necessary.
• Compares available beds with surgery and special studies schedules.
• Consults with the Administrative Nursing Supervisor on a regular and timely basis concerning staff resources and matters that require immediate attention beyond scope of responsibility, including but not limited to requests for direct admits with no immediate availability of bed, or immediate ability to place.
• Accurately assigns appropriate room/bed assignments, admits, discharges and transfers patients within computer systems. Communicates with all involved parties on a timely basis and in a professional manner.
• Assists Manager in identifying and resolving problems related to patient placement, registration and flow.
• Assists Manager in establishing standards of performance and effective processes to promote quality service.
• Acts as liaison between the department and other departments or entities for process development and improvement activities as directed.
• Assists in orientation of new employees to the work area.
• Maintains records, files, reports, and other documentation related to the work.
• Explains procedures that pertain to scheduling to employees as needed.
• Performs other related responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed by the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Three years’ experience as licensed registered nurse in an acute care setting or physician office.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft applications with the ability to type 40 wpm.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Two years’ experience in hospital utilization review.
• Minimum of one-year experience as charge nurse or leadership role.
• Demonstrated competency in patient placement software.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26003184
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.1
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes