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Baptist Health

Pre Admission Coordinator

Baptist Health, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Pre-Admissions Coordinator

Shift: Full-Time, Third Shift Job Description: Facilitates patient access to the appropriate level of care, health professional(s), and setting(s) to provide care and services for patient's assessed needs and the organization's capacity to provide care. Coordinates the placement of all patient admissions (elective and emergent) and patient transfers in accordance with standards and guideline. The ACC Nurse strives for excellence in the care of the patients through the facilitation of the patients' flow through our system. The ACC Nurse ensures the patients are admitted to the most appropriate unit to the patients' care needs. This placement is based on admission criteria and bed availability. The ACC Nurse fosters a collaborative work environment through the sharing of information and demonstration of respect for all individuals. Continually advocates for patients. Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Ky RN license Three years direct clinical experience in an acute care hospital Preferred Requirement: Telemetry experience Benefits: Tuition Assistance up to $6,000 annually Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 5 days Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.