• Clin Resource Coord ED at HUP Cedar

    Penn Medicine (Philadelphia, PA)


    Description

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

     

    Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

     

    Determines the medical necessity of proposed admission using InterQual, referral to Physician Advisor, and/or use of clinical judgment, the purpose of which is not only to determine medical necessity of admission but also to work to decompress Emergency Department Census real time. In addition, role includes coordination of swift discharge plan to move patient in the ED to the appropriate level of care given clinical presentation as Medical Screening Exam is performed by ED provider staff.

     

    Accountabilities: SUGGEST UP TO 8 Please Group like items in one bullet point. Each bullet point should be a separate accountability

     

    • Conduct level of care determinations through the use of InterQual Criteria

    • Interdisciplinary communication regarding Admission v. Observation Unit patient candidacy

    • Provider education regarding the importance of medical documentation to support Admissions

    • Incorporation of financial advisement into Admission process

    • Effective Discharge Planning to promote patient flow and reduce ED Readmissions

    • Facilitate Interfacility and Outside Hospital Transfers

    • Compliance with EMTALA and other Federal Regulatory Requirements (e.g. 3 Midnight Rule)

    • Observation Unit Coverage after hours for discharge planning and Inpatient “flips.”

    QUALIFICATIONS

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    BSN

    Nursing

     

    3+ years

     

    Acute Care Nursing/Case Management Experience a Plus

     

    Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

     

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    PA RN License

     

    Certified Case Manager (CCM)

     

    We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

     

    Live Your Life's Work

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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