ICC Patient Flow Coordinator-Immediate Care Center Casual Days

Northwestern Medicine

  • Glenview, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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ICC Patient Flow Coordinator-Immediate Care Center Casual Days Location Glenview, Illinois Business Unit Northwestern Medical Group Job REQID 179830 Job Function Clinical Nurse Shift Rotating Type of Employment Casual / Per DiemThe salary range for this position is $40.50 - $59.73 (Hourly Rate)Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.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.Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.Description**This is a Casual position for the NM Immediate Care System. The position is a hybrid position with the capabilities of working remote from home but, can be performed from one of our 25 ICC locations. The role will be to virtually triage the waiting room of high volume ICC's, initiate protocols and improve throughput. Candidate should be motivated and willing to work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced environment. This position will 12hr shifts every two weeks from 7:15am-7:45pm and includes weekend and holiday requirements. The completion of in-clinic orientation is required. Emergency department or Urgent Care Nurse experience is preferred.**The Patient Flow Coordinator (PFC) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.The PFC's role is to identify and intercede with patients that would benefit from inclusion into ICC care initiation protocols and initiate care to improve throughout. The job duties of a PFC include providing an assessment of qualified ICC patients via an initial telephone encounter. Specific duties include asking relevant questions of a patient to assess their clinical needs. The PFC documents the conversation in Epic and follows a standard process of care to expedite care. The Patient Flow Coordinator should work autonomously within the guidelines set by ICC medical leadership and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Patient Flow Coordinator is remote and/or the role can also be performed from any Northwestern Medicine ICC location. This position will work 12 hour shifts and include weekend and holiday requirements. In-clinic orientation is required. Emergency Department or Urgent Care Nurse experience is required.Responsibilities:
  • Ability to use personal computers and select software applications
  • Determine and communicate each ICC locations' daily status (open to walk in or volume control) by updating the Epic message log and sign into each ICC location assigned to him/her for that shift.
  • Introduce oneself, identify patient, establish positive first impression with patient and provide customer service excellence according to NM standards.
  • Maintain patient privacy/confidentiality during phone calls.
  • Must demonstrate age related competency.
  • Monitor the North, Northwest, Central, South, and West Regions Immediate Care Center's waiting rooms as assigned through Epic ED Manager by patient complaint and wait time.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the documentation within the patient's electronic medical record (EMR), timely and accurately.
  • Demonstrates the ability to determine ICC patient eligibility for specific ICC patient care protocols for select patients based on the arrival chief complaint and evaluation via telephone.
  • Quickly and confidentially direct appropriate resources based on severity of a patient's current symptoms.
  • Ability to recognize an emergent waiting room patient and alert the in-clinic team for immediate response to the waiting room.
  • Provide all pertinent information after analyzing the health concerns of the patient. Document your conversations and follow a standard process of care to gain the necessary information to evaluate a patient and assign diagnostic.
  • Communicate to patients the plan of care/diagnostic testing to be initiated per the ICC protocol.
  • Ability to place the order for diagnostic lab, x-ray, and cardiology orders in Epic based on Emergency Triage Nurse protocol list
  • Knowledge of each North, Northwest, Central, South, and West Region ICC department locations and patient flow process, including ICC and hospital radiology services.
  • Ability to efficiently communicate with ICC staff verbally and through the track board to activate orders: collect specimens, perform EKG, X-ray status, patient location, or any other info related to patient care.
  • Assist in the coordination of Telemedicine Conversion eligible patients, assign to provider, and add diagnosis code.
  • When a patient consents to a Telemedicine Conversion visit during the Triage Nurse assessment the PFC may place orders based on symptoms per the ICC protocol.
  • Communicate and update telehealth provider via Telehealth section on Epic track board to facilitate a timely visit.
  • Communicate with Immediate Care staff via Microsoft Teams.
  • Required to travel to closest Northwestern Facility if home equipment is nonfunctional.
  • Participate in the orientation of new employees, provide feedback, attend staff meetings and huddles.
  • Other duties as assigned
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
  • Ability to function independently and as part of the ICC team
  • Excellent at multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent critical thinking and high tolerance for ambiguity
  • Responds effectively to changes in ICC workflow due to volume, use of new technology, staffing, volume control, or closures.
QualificationsRequired:
  • Registered Nurse License issued by State of Illinois Current.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification.
  • BSN or higher.
  • Previous Emergency Department or Urgent Care triage experience.
Preferred:
  • At least 3 years' experience in an emergency department setting
  • TNCC or TNS Certification
  • Proficient with Epic electronic charting system
  • Immediate care background
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