Pre -Admission Specialist (Pac), Pre-Admission Center, Full-Time, Days

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County's only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission-and our passion-to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform activities that prepare patients for entry into the hospital for surgical, invasive or special procedures, either as an outpatient or inpatient. These activities include educating patients and assessment of their current health status. It may also include initial assessments to determine the patient's anticipated discharge needs.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Possession of a current active California RN license

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing required

EXPERIENCE

Two years (1040 hours per year) experience within the last three years performing one or more of the following duties:

• Direct patient care in either a pre, peri- or post-operative setting

• Patient education

• Pre-hospital admission coordination management

• Surgical case management

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Ability to manage projects independently, functioning autonomously and take initiative to problem solve

• Ability to complete a large volume of work, managing prioritizing multiple tasks

• Ability to perform simple lab draws for diagnostic lab studies

• Ability to perform EKG's

• Clinical expertise to effectively assess, coordinate, implement, and evaluate all services required to meet the needs of the patient

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with patient team members, internal departments and external resources

• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills

• Ability to use problem-solving techniques to achieve desired outcomes

• Ability to compile, analyze and disseminate data collected that impacts patient care protocol

• Demonstrate skills in process facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution

• Computer software skills in a Windows environment

• Ability to read, write and follow English verbal and written instructions

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Current California RN license

• Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association as required by Hospital policy

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• Provides coordination of pre-hospital patient assessment, education and planning for prescheduled surgical, invasive and special procedures

• Based on predetermined guidelines, assesses that required clinical exams have been performed and that the patient can continue with the procedure

• Coordinates the receipt of required paper work with the physicians' offices, such as physician order history and physical exams and physician's informed consent

• Coordinates pre-hospital patient activities such as lab tests and radiology procedures

• Assesses patients for initial educational as well as post hospital discharge needs, initiating a plan and communicates with Case Management Department

• Confers with surgeon, primary physician or anesthesiologist as to any abnormal findings or specific patient information

• Acts as patient advocate regarding patient needs

• Participates in designated meetings and committees

• Performs and completes special projects and other duties as assigned

• Significant independent judgment required

SECONDARY (modifiable)

Demonstrates an understanding of managed care concepts

Spanish language skills desirable

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.