Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.
ResponsibilitiesCoordinate a centralized bed management system to facilitate efficient admissions and transfers, optimize occupancy and avoid delays in service.
Communicate with clinical staff to determine status of pending discharges, transfers and bed availability and plan bed assignments accordingly.Review all admissions and transfer for clinical/unit appropriateness and medical necessity. Take appropriate action in the event criteria are not met or appropriate resources are not available.Provide direction and support to admissions coordinators to ensure efficient patient access and flow.Analyze bed management data, identify issues and potential resolutions and prepare reports for executive review.RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.Education:
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.Additional Preferences Preferred 5 years ICU and Medical/Surgery hospital experiencePreferred operations and strategic healthcare experienceExcellent communication skills to support patient care calls from medical staff and physiciansPreferred Motivational Interview skill experienceAbility to work in high pressure situations to ensure efficient placement of patientsExcellent computer skills - Preferred Cerner One Chart experienceThis job is a non-patient facing RN roleWhy Join Our TeamAscension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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