Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

January 12, 2024

Department:

16008940 Access Center

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

36

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

Ensures safe and efficient admissions and transfers into and within the Allina Health System. Works with all persons needed to evaluate appropriate placement and facilitate rapid transfer including; physicians, transportation providers, and nursing staff at referring hospitals.

Key Position Details:

• .9 (36 hours/week)
• Day shift, 12 hour
• Every 3rd weekend
• Hybrid opportunities possible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Patient placement.
  • Ensures safe and efficient admissions and transfers into and within the Allina Health System.
  • Works with all persons needed to evaluate appropriate placement and facilitate rapid transfer including physicians, transportation providers, nursing staff at referring hospitals.
  • Provides nursing report on incoming patients per department guidelines.
  • Ensures proper patient placement per facility guidelines.
  • Evaluates, processes, tracks, documents, and coordinates patient transfers and direct admissions into and within Allina Health utilizing patient placement guidelines specific to the facility.
  • Facilitates transfers between units and departments.
  • Provides support for physician clinical issues.
  • Facilitates all interactions with excellent customer service skills.
  • Meets performance criteria with the Registered Nurse position.
• Regulatory and resources management.
  • Ensures clinical resource management and adherence to commercial and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluates, processes, tracks, documents, and coordinates patient transfers and direct admissions into and within Allina Health.
  • Projects potential challenges on a daily basis for patient placement, based on accessible data.
  • Adheres to compliance regulations.
  • Remains current with knowledge to ensure compliance with regulations pertinent to their position accountabilities.
• Professional practice.
  • Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
  • Functions as a professional role model.
  • Promotes a positive work environment.
  • Participates in shared decision-making.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree in nursing if a current Allina Health employee required or
• Bachelor's degree in nursing if a non-Allina Health employee required
• 3 to 7 years experience in an acute care setting required
• 0 to 2 years experience in a charge nurse or telemetry position preferred
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire

Physical Demands
Sedentary:
Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently