Admissions Triage Nurse Coord - Carrier Clinic - Per Diem Nights

About the role

Hackensack Meridian Health nurses care for patients and their families at every stage of life, 24 hours a day, at bedsides in 9 community hospitals, 4 academic medical centers, a behavioral health hospital, 2 children's hospitals, 2 rehabilitation hospitals, medical offices, and care facilities across the state.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Success Profile

• Collaborative
• Courageous
• Compassionate
• Creative
• Connected

Job Description

Requisition # 2026-179499
Shift Night
Status Per Diem

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

• Performs triage of all incoming patients and assists with gathering clinical information for LIP.
• Affords assistance to LIP's with Medical Clearances in accordance with policy.
• Conducts patient interviews, recognizing critical situations necessitating immediate clinical response.
• Assists with the admission process and makes appropriate referrals.
• Maintains responsibility for directing the staff on his or her shift under the guidance of the Access Supervisor/Director for their assigned shift.
• Acts as a resource for clinical and administrative concerns on respective shifts.
• Demonstrates positive communication techniques in working with other members of the Access Team in order to enhance patient care.
• Participates in the orientation of new/transfer personnel as assigned.
• Documents patient information within medical records accurately and within procedural time limits.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and competency for all required systems.
• Enters patient data (demographics, insurance, and clinical information) into the computer system.
• Performs computer processes relating to admissions, referrals to outpatient centers, schedules appointments, and edits changes in existing computer files.
• Notifies units of pending admissions.
• Notifies outpatient centers to arrange treatment for patients who require that level of care following assessment.
• Performs pre-certification/authorization reviews with payers in the absence of a pre-cert specialist.
• Tends to the care and comfort needs of patients and their families. Meets and exceeds expectations by responding promptly with tact and sensitivity.
• Performs registration functions in their absence.
• Performs access support specialist functions in their absence.
• Performs all assigned duties relative to the processing of patients through the Carrier system.
• Answers telephone inquiries in the Access Center. Provides pertinent information regarding inpatient/outpatient services to patients, families, and referral sources. Triages appointments and schedules patients at appropriate locations. Provides assistance to all aspects of patient intake.
• Serves on hospital committees as appointed.
• Performs daily EMTALA audits and presents data to the Administrative committee on a regular basis.
• Models the I CARE standards of behavior.
• Maintains standards of behavior as established in the Organizational Ethics and Codes of Conduct Policy.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• Graduation of accredited RN Program
• Demonstrates ability to write reports and manuals
• Can effectively present information and respond to questions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Minimum one year experience within an acute care psychiatric setting or substance abuse facility
• Previous experience as a NJ screener or in admissions

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment

• Pyschiatric Mental Health Nurse Certification (preferred)

Compensation

Minimum rate of $44.30 Hourly

Benefits

• Workplace Excellence
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Work-Life Balance
• Caring Nursing Culture
• Mentoring Programs
• Substantial Tuition Reimbursement

Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

Events

• Events opportunities allow teammates alternate ways of meeting and collaborating, which builds a sense of belonging.

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