Patient Placement RN FT Nights

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The goal of this position is to ensure a safe and efficient admission or transfer process into CHI Saint Joseph Health. To accomplish this goal, Central Access Center RN will work with all persons needed to evaluate appropriate placement and facilitate a rapid transfer including physicians, patient transportation providers, nursing staff at referring hospitals and practices, etc.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates, process, tracks, documents and coordinates patient transfers and direct admissions into the CHI Saint Joseph Healthcare system.
• Obtains appropriate medical and demographic information from sending provider.
• Coordinates communication between referring physicians, and the accepting physician.
• Ensures compliance with current EMTAL and Cobra guidelines.
• Possesses strong communication skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Charge RN delegation as assigned by Access Center Manager with duties to include but not limited to the focus on Quality, Service Excellence, Finance Growth and Engagement.  See Charge RN duties and responsibility attachment located on the Access Center shared drive.
• Possesses ability to establish strong relationships with physician and peers.
• Possesses ability to work independently and follow up on issues / problems.
• Possesses ability to maintain and generate reportable data.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the CHI Saint Joseph Health Mission and Values by providing themselves as a resource for employees and coworkers.
• Assumes Language Services call scheduling as needed.
• Assumes Smart Square scheduling duties when assigned.
• Performs other duties assigned by Market Manager or Director; or as required to meet the needs of the facility, and internal and external customers.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Required Licensure and Certifications

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

PREFERRED Qualifications