Admissions Nurse Coordinator - Rn

Admissions Nurse Coordinator - Registered Nurse - RN, Patient Care Administration, Monday - Friday, Hybrid one (1) day per week!

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring for an Admissions Nurse Coordinator - RN for the Patient Care Administration Department in Chicago, IL.

La Rabida offers rewarding job opportunities across a wide array of clinical, administrative, and support service functions. If you’re ready to work for an organization where caring is a way of life, you’ve come to the right place. Oh, and the lakefront views are spectacular too! 

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Job Summary: 

The Admissions Nurse Coordinator functions as a clinical liaison between La Rabida Children's Hospital and other hospitals and healthcare organizations that serve as a referral base for La Rabida. The Admissions Nurse Coordinator regularly works with Case Managers, Physicians, and Families to ensure that appropriate patients are referred, prior authorization is approved and patients are admitted to La Rabida in an appropriate time frame. This position also functions as the key clinical position in relationship building and maintaining and establishing new referral patterns.

Essential Admissions Nurse Coordinator Functions: 

• Accepts and responds to all inquiry calls regarding possible referrals. Facilitates communication between the referral source and appropriate clinical staff.

• Coordinates the timely admission and/or transfer of patients, acting as a patient advocate in arranging for transfers. 

• Provides consultation to referral sources regarding the appropriateness of patients for admission. Handles complex discharge planning issues. 

• Performs site visits for prescreening assessments as determined by department protocol.

• Develops relationships with prospective referral sources. Identifies the needs and possible barriers to referrals and suggests solutions.

• Provides a plan for introducing La Rabida to families of patients coming to La Rabida which may include tours and discussions with members of the healthcare team about expectations.

• Communicate regularly with referral sources and families regarding the status of referrals.

• Works with Utilization Review Coordinator to ensure appropriate communications are made to third-party payers and admissions are approved. 

What we need from you: 

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred 

• Minimum of three (3) years in inpatient pediatric nursing, PICU, or NICU experience helpful 

• Current Illinois license as a Registered Nurse required

• CPR Required – only certifications issued by the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross will be accepted.

• Excellent clinical assessment skills demonstrated knowledge of the management of children with pediatric chronic conditions/disabilities. NICU experience preferred 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Effective problem-solving

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of computer programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

• Employees must maintain automobile insurance. La Rabida strongly recommends that the employee maintain the following liability limits:

• Automobile liability/$100,000 per person per accident; bodily injury/$300,000 aggregate per accident; property damage/$50,000 per accident; and automobile medical payments/$1,000 per person  

What you will receive:  

• Competitive Salary 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Accident Insurance 

• Retirement Plan and Matching 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement  

 Who we are:   

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is the only hospital of its kind in Chicago. As an acute care specialty hospital, we focus on treating those with complex medical conditions, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, abuse, and trauma. La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children battling the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on. 

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.

*Interested? Or have questions please email the Recruiter at fbranch@larabida.org.