RN - Registered Nurse - Hospital Outpatient Scheduling - Patient Appointmen at Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

48.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing process, Patient scheduling, Clinical assessment, Patient education, Critical thinking, Communication, Relationship building, Problem solving, Negotiation, Documentation, Customer service, Regulatory compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Compensation: Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00 Union Position: No Department Details * This is not a remote position* Current Department Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 0700-1800 with various shift options within these hours. Occasional hours on weekends/ holidays. Hours of coverage may change to meet the needs of patients, physician offices, and Sanford USD Medical Center departments. This position does not require the ACLS or PALS certifications. Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. Job Description The RN schedules outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services and patients to be admitted. Assists in providing quick, easy, and appropriate access to all patient services at Sanford USD Medical Center. Communicates patient information pertaining to testing and procedures and information on accessing Sanford USD Medical Center to clinic staff. Ensures documentation of medical necessity according to the regulatory guidelines applicable to Medicare Local and National Coverage Decisions. Acts as a resource to the clinic staff regarding testing and procedures at Sanford USD Medical Center. Works with departments to resolve complex scheduling issues adapting services to patient needs. Provides patient teaching regarding testing and diagnostic procedures. Must possess a breadth of clinical expertise and have a broad background of clinical experience in addition to an understanding of the growth and developmental needs of all age groups. This position requires a strong commitment to outstanding service and clear customer focus. Exceptional skills in relationship building, communication, negotiation and problem solving are necessary. Critical thinking skills, creativity, flexibility and innovation in adapting services to customer needs are essential. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred. Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside. Any additional state licensure requirements must be obtained within first 30 days of employment. Needs and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Obtains and subsequently maintains additional required department specific competencies and certifications. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide individualized care and scheduling outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services. They act as a resource for clinic staff, ensure documentation of medical necessity, and provide patient education regarding procedures.