Nights 7P-7A, one weekend every 4 and 2 holidays per year, winter and summer.

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Nights 7P-7A, one weekend every 4 and 2 holidays per year, winter and summer.

The Clinical Admission Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as an access point resource for physicians, staff, and patients.
• Assists with the most appropriate level of care and admission status.
• Applies approved criteria and guidelines in decision making, as well as managed care rules and practices.
• Ensures a smooth admission experience for patients by coordinating clinical needs with operational processes and insurance benefits.

Required:

• At least two to five years patient care experience in a hospital setting
• Ability to multi-task and process multi-factoral stimulation accurately
• BSN required for all new hires as of 1/1/2011
• LIC RN

Preferred:

• Past experience in admissions, utilization review activities, discharge planning, and/or case management

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.