Clinical Admission Nurse-RN Part Time

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary

The Clinical Admission Nurse-RN is an important part of the patient care delivery team and exhibits proficient decision-making skills. Utilizes discretion and independent judgement to prioritise, direct and control all patient admissions and transfers from multiple portals of entry into Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH). Both hospitals, are large tertiary academic medical centres with level one trauma designation separately licensed under the umbrella of The Loma Linda University Health System (LLUHS).

Maintains an organisation-wide perspective and objectivity when prioritising patient placement and bed utilisation based on clinical assessment, age, diagnosis, level of care, isolation, and other pertinent factors. Follows the established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve appropriate level of care for the patient. Exhibits flexibility and advanced critical thinking skills in monitoring all portals of entries into LLUMC and LLUCH.

This includes both urgent and same-day requests for patient beds, changes in patient status, add on surgeries, inter-facility bed requests, and re‑assigning patients prior to placement according to patient needs. Will need to monitor bed availability and communicate changes with involved departments. Connects and corresponds with all levels of staff and administration to ensure patient flow is consistent and uninterrupted.

Performs clinical screening of inter‑facility transfer requests, for medical necessity and need for higher level of care while following all state, federal, and internal policies and guidelines. Establishing pertinent, timely and effective communication with the appropriate healthcare providers and transfer staff. Coordinates the patient transfer process. Collaborates with department leadership in developing, revising and implementing departmental and organisational wide admission, discharge, transfer (ADT) process, patient placement/bed utilisation policies and procedures.

Identifies legal issues pertinent to the ADT process and ensures compliance with Emergency Medical Treatment and Active labour Act (EMTALA). Functions within the expectations of an accomplished professional nurse and meets nursing excellence standards to maintain Magnet Recognition as outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing Centre. Represents nursing as an empowered profession and readily embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements.

Provides a positive influence to facilitate change and optimise patient satisfaction and outcomes. Utilises exemplary interpersonal skills and cooperates harmoniously with others at all levels. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for external hires.

Exception(s) may be granted as follows:

Strong critical thinking skills, able to work calmly in a stressful faced paced environment. Good clinical screening skills and understanding of a wide range of clinical diagnosis. Demonstrates strong communication skills…