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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Part Time

24 hours per week

Nights

7p-7a

Summary:

An RN Transfer Access Specialist is a critical part of the Access and Navigation Center by accepting patients for Transport via "Quick Accept Guidelines" (QAG), while managing bed assignments and mobilization of the Transport Team.

Responsibilities:

1. • Responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management of the activities that come through the Access and Navigation Center.
   • Accepts patients for Transport via "Quick Accept Guidelines" (QAG) escalating to ED/Specialty Provider when required.
   • Triage calls to the appropriate Specialty Medical Care Provider/team.
   • Manage EPIC Grand Central Bed Assignment Process. Acts as primary point of contact for patient bed and unit assignment, based on urgency of care, policy guidelines and departmental capacities.
   • Communicates with appropriate leaders when situations may have serious impact to patients, staff or the hospital.
   • Participates in periodic review of the Access and Navigation Center operations, policy and procedure updates, continuous improvement initiatives.
   • Maintains operational aspects of the unit in collaboration with Support Services.
   • Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

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Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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