The Hospital Admitting Registered Nurse (Day shift) FULL TIME will facilitate patient medical and financial clearance using nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and communication skills to assist in resolving difficulties surrounding patient access and authorization of services. This position is ONSITE at MLK Hospital with 12-hour DAY shifts (7:00AM-7:30PM), and a rotating fixed schedule working every other Saturday and Sunday and rotating holidays. Consistently and accurately utilizes medical acceptance criteria to screen Emergency Room patients in a way to ensure optimal efficiency in the patient Access operations. Performs clinical review of all inpatients to determine medical acceptance following the Miliman guidelines and communicates with patients, and physicians who fail to meet medical criteria for acceptance. Uses excellent oral communication and listening skills to communicate with patient, physician and clinical staff regarding obstacles to access or financial clearance. Responds to voicemails within one business day and answers phone calls in a timely manner. Completely and accurately documents communications with payors, patients, and the treatment team.
