CV RN Intake Coordinator

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required Experience and Education

Graduate of NLN approved nursing program

3 years experience in medical intake and/or care coordination; experience in relationship development and managed care.

(NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE or Current Texas license Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire

Job Duties

• Receives and provides immediate responses to inquiries and patient referrals. Establishes immediate relationship between referral sources and hospital.
• Determines appropriateness of referral for admission in accordance with established admission criteria for services involved.
• Interfaces with other hospital departments and physicians to facilitate admission process.
• Evaluates financial reimbursement for proposed hospitalization and intervention and obtains pre-certification for intervention.
• Assists in determining resources required to provide appropriate and indicated level of care and assures availability of indicated resources prior to acceptance of patient.
• Provides overview of services to be provided during hospitalization to patients, families, payers and referral sources.
• Notifies payor of admission and expected course of treatment and assigns initial length of stay in accordance with standards of care criteria as outlined in utilization.
• Tracks data regarding intakes and referral sources.
• Provides guidelines and instruction to staff regarding program promotion, intake and referral processes.
• Communicates information about patient referred to rehab unit to appropriate physician.
• Accepts additional responsibilities and organizes scheduled and unscheduled time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job: Nursing

Organization: 869530 - Heart Lung Vasc Svc Admin

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard