This job functions as administrative liaison between staff, patients, physicians, families, other hospital departments, and outside agencies. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Has authority and responsibility for administrative decisions and appropriate notification of the administrator on call, Legal Dept and/or Risk Management when appropriate. (30%)Serves as a resource person in dealing with complex or complicated patients. Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care. (30%)... more details
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
WEST PENN HOSPITAL:
West Penn Hospital has Magnet® recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees).
ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job functions as administrative liaison between staff, patients, physicians, families, other hospital departments, and outside agencies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Has authority and responsibility for administrative decisions and appropriate notification of the administrator on call, Legal Dept and/or Risk Management when appropriate. (30%)
- Serves as a resource person in dealing with complex or complicated patients. Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care. (30%)
- Facilitates patient flow, identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care, ensures resources are utilized appropriately and in a cost effective manner. (20%)
- Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures of the facility and with all regulatory requirements. (20%)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Current licensure as an RN
- 3 years recent nursing experience
Preferred
- BSN
- Previous management experience
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