Registered Nurse (RN), Care Command

About the role

Job Summary The Access Care Manager (CM) is responsible for managing the entry and coordination of patients into the hospital. He/she will address issues related to the planning, execution and management of bed placement of all admissions from all entry points into the hospital (e.g. EC, direct admits, transfers, etc.) in accordance with the clinical standards and guidelines set forth by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The Access CM performs admission clinical reviews for appropriate level of care and patient status, and is responsible for ensuring that patients are admitted to the most appropriate bed available to meet their clinical needs using established criteria for admission. All patient transfer activities will follow EMTALA regulations and guidelines.