Employment Type:Part timeShift:12 Hour Day Shift

Description:JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Placement Case Manager is responsible for the coordinating the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers to MMC-NI in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines. The Patient Placement Case Manager will coordinate, prioritize, and optimize patient flow throughout the MMC-NI network, as well as coordinate, and facilitate patient entry into MMC-NI from other health care facilities/organizations. The Patient Placement Case Manager supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Part Time- Day Shift

24 hours weekly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates and directs patient flow to optimize access, capacity and support safe delivery of care.Responsible for the coordination and facilitation of all patients requiring transfer from other healthcare facilities to MMC-NI by utilizing the Mercy First Call Centers process flows: (Communication/Teamwork)Answers and responds to Mercy First Call line for patient admissions and transfer to MMC-NI by staying on the line and connecting the caller with the appropriate personnel as per protocol.Facilitates ED to ED communication, Physician to Physician communication for transfers, admissions, and consults.Facilitates direct transfer of calls for trauma alerts, stroke alerts, and level I Cardiac patients to the appropriate personnel.Facilitates communication between MMC-NI on call physicians and referring physicians to arrange acceptance of transferring patient.Facilitates receiving admitting orders from admitting physicians if needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

 Liaison between Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa and Network facilities as needed for services as requested by either facility. Participates in the selection, interviewing and hiring of employees in other departments, which support patient services. Serves as a preceptor/mentor. Special Skills and Competencies:Computer skills required. Understanding of standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including the understanding of groupwise, ADT system (HealthQuest), and the ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.Must be able to read information on a computer screen.Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task

Position Qualifications

Education

1. Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

2. Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa.

Experience

1. Five years of clinical nursing experience required with previous experience in Critical Care or the Emergency Room desirable.

      

                                              

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.