Registered Nurse-RN Hospitalist

What Will You Need

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Three to five years of experience as a RN
  
  

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Required

• Current valid Florida State Licensure as a RN
• BLS
  
  

Education And Experience Preferred

• Acute care experience
• Experience in Case Management, Managed Care, Discharge Planning and Utilization Management
• Case Management training
  
  

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Preferred

• Case Management certification (American Case Management Association - ACMA/Case Management Society of America - CMSA)
  
  

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
  
  

Our promise to you\: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: M-F

Shift\: Days

Location Address: 2450 NORTH ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Kissimmee, 34744Job Summary:

The Hospitalist RN functions in a supportive role to the contracted Hospitalist Physicians/Providers. The Hospitalist RN partners with the contracted Hospitalist MD/Provider and the Care Management Team to manage escalated issues and complex cases in an effort to help facilitate patient throughput and appropriate discharge placement. This role actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Liaises between Care Management and Hospitalist providers, working collaboratively to solve patient challenges which includes, but not limited to, financial barriers, religious beliefs and cognitive issues. Acts as an escalation team for Floor Care Managers.
• Follows-up on any outstanding diagnostic test results, pending consults, patient requests or barriers for discharge. Avoids delay by ensuring test results are available for review and decision making.
• Connects with Hospitalist providers each day to review discharge plans on all patients. Identifies patients that have a discharge delay and identifies barriers to discharge. Works with providers to facilitate safe and appropriate discharges. Collaboratively manages interdisciplinary patient discharge plan. Effectively communicates across continuum of care.
• Participates in outlier meetings as appropriate. Communicates information with providers and facilitates changes in plan of care as directed by physician.
• Shadows all new contracted Hospitalist providers. Performs chart audits and helps identify areas for additional education or information sharing.