The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG)/ Kaiser Permanente is looking to fill an immediate need for our team. The ECM Hub Nurse Specialist position is staffed by a registered nurse who utilizes the nursing process and clinical skills to prioritize/triage provider calls regarding repatriation/intra-patriation of members, adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. The RN will support the ECM Hub MD in repatriating members from noncore emergency rooms or inpatient/observation status within the Kaiser Permanente Georgia Region, and assist with transfers/admissions of members. The RN may also assist with coordinating transfers back into the service area of Kaiser members with acute illnesses or injuries sustained while traveling outside of the Georgia Region as indicated by the medical condition of the member, and locating members who have been advised to call 911 by the Kaiser Advice Nurses or Medical Center Staff.
The position will be responsible for:
- Locating members at non-core facilities, including identification of ER or IP room number; verifying attending MD name and phone number.
- Verifying member eligibility.
- Obtaining and communicating pertinent clinical information to the ECM Hub MD.
- Assisting MD in obtaining hospital bed, arranging ambulance transport, and other coordination as needed.
- Screening Advice RN messages and following up as needed.
- Initiating follow-up appointments or other coordination of care, as directed by the ECM Hub MD.
- Facilitating non-emergency same-day ambulance transports for all KP members as appropriate.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Unrestricted current RN licensure in the state of Georgia or documentation to show intent to seek license.
- Valid Georgia driver’s license.
- Two years of experience in emergency, critical care, or ambulatory telephone triage nursing.
This position will work overnight typically from 11:30 PM to 8 AM (remotely) with some weekend work and flexibility for days or nights when needed. Candidates will need to be very flexible.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Working knowledge of all federal, state, local, and regulatory requirements.
- Functional knowledge of computers.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- B.S. in Nursing.
- Three (3) years of clinical nursing preferably in a complex area such as emergency room/critical care.
- One year of experience with managed health care delivery including Medicare.
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia’s largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 600 physicians and 200 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to over 300,000 Kaiser Permanente members. Care is delivered at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around-the-clock care at some of the area’s top hospitals.
TSPMG offers a competitive salary, a generous retirement package, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long and short-term disability, relocation allowance, and more. We also offer numerous clinical and non-clinical learning opportunities and physician leadership development.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We maintain a drug and nicotine-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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