Benefits
Pay Starting at: $36.50+ per hour based on experience
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Description
The External Transfer Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, 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.
This role is a registered professional nurse who facilitates the transfer of patients including spinal cord/trauma patients to NMH in collaboration with members of the health care team. Responsibilities include coordination of the optimal patient placement on appropriate nursing units, communication between sending and receiving nursing units, hospitals and physicians. This role interfaces with internal and external parties to facilitate patient bed assignment, supplies, and equipment. The External Transfer Coordinator manages the cost of care through insurance verification and approval, level of care assignment and problem solve other related issues as they are identified.
Responsibilities:
Clinical:
Actively Participates in Clinical Performance Improvement Activities related to Case Management Services:
Professional:
Leadership/Organization:
Education:
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 2 years minimum experience in the acute care setting
Preferred:
3 to 5 years previous experience in a variety of clinical areas.
Basic computer skills and spreadsheets.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Benefits
Pay Starting at: $36.50+ per hour based on experience
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Description
The External Transfer Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, 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.
This role is a registered professional nurse who facilitates the transfer of patients including spinal cord/trauma patients to NMH in collaboration with members of the health care team. Responsibilities include coordination of the optimal patient placement on appropriate nursing units, communication between sending and receiving nursing units, hospitals and physicians. This role interfaces with internal and external parties to facilitate patient bed assignment, supplies, and equipment. The External Transfer Coordinator manages the cost of care through insurance verification and approval, level of care assignment and problem solve other related issues as they are identified.
Responsibilities:
Clinical:
Actively Participates in Clinical Performance Improvement Activities related to Case Management Services:
Professional:
Leadership/Organization:
Education:
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 2 years minimum experience in the acute care setting
Preferred:
3 to 5 years previous experience in a variety of clinical areas.
Basic computer skills and spreadsheets.
Equal Opportunity
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.