Job Brief: Emergency Care Management (ECM) Hub Nurse (RN) The ECM Hub Nurse position is staffed by a registered nurse who utilizes the nursing process and clinical skills to prioritize/triage provider calls regarding repatriation/intra-patriation of members, adhering to organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.
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The RN will support the ECM Hub MD in repatriating members from noncore emergency rooms or inpatient/observation status within the Kaiser Permanente Georgia Region and assist with transfers/admissions of members.
The RN may also assist with coordinating transfers back into the service area of Kaiser members with acute illnesses or injuries sustained while traveling outside of the Georgia Region as indicated by the medical condition of the member and locating members who have been advised to call 911 by the Kaiser Advice Nurses or Medical Center Staff.
Summary: The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia's largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups.
More than 700 physicians and 300 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to Kaiser Permanente members.
Our focus is on long-term health, effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Care is delivered across 40+ specialties at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies.
We also provide surgical services and around-the-clock care at some of the area's top hospitals.
We invite applications for an intern in Clinical & Health Systems based at our regional office.
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What You Can Expect: • Locating members at non-core facilities, including identification of ER or IP room number; verifying attending MD name and phone number • Verifying member eligibility • Obtaining and communicating pertinent clinical information to the ECM Hub MD • Assisting MD in obtaining hospital bed, arranging ambulance transport, other coordination as needed • Screening Advice RN messages and following up as needed • Initiating follow-up appointments or other coordination of care, as directed by the ECM Hub MD • Facilitating non-emergency same day ambulance transport for all KP members as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements: • Unrestricted current RN licensure in the state of Georgia • Valid Georgia driver's license • Two years of experience in emergency, critical care or ambulatory telephone triage nursing.
• Working knowledge of all federal, state, local and regulatory requirements • Functional knowledge of computers • This position requires flexibility for days, nights and/or weekends when needed.
Preferred: • B.S.
in Nursing • Three (3) years of clinical nursing preferably in a complex area such as emergency room/critical care • One year of experience with managed health care delivery including Medicare TSPMG Administrative Staff: • Are committed to supporting our practice of providing care of the highest quality • Provide excellence in service • Are honest and ethical and show Integrity in their actions • Demonstrate accountability for their performance • Dedicated to the success of the Team We Provide You (may vary based on employment status): • Competitive compensation which considers an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors • Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability • Generous paid time off • Many additional benefits that support your work/life balance TSPMG is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. xrczosw
We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.