Illinois Licensed RN Admission Specialist

Job Summary

Facilitating patient admissions and transfers, the full-time Illinois Licensed RN Admission Specialist will coordinate direct admissions and interhospital transfers while collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient placement, working remotely after an initial in-house orientation in Peoria, IL.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate clinically appropriate bedding for all patients, excluding Behavioral Health
• Facilitate direct admissions and interhospital transfers in compliance with hospital processes and EMTALA guidelines
• Monitor and report on metrics related to patient placement and scheduling to leadership

Required qualifications

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois
• Associate's Degree in Nursing or equivalent college diploma
• Experience in nursing with a focus on admissions or transfer coordination
• Knowledge of EMTALA guidelines and hospital admission processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers and staff