Bed Management-Clinical Admission RN Part-Time Nights

Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Dekalb
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description Bed Management Registered Nurse The Clinical Admission RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: Serve as an access point resource for physicians, staff, and patients. Assist with the recommendation for the most appropriate level of care and patient status. Apply approved criteria and guidelines in decision making, as well as payers, such as managed care, rules and practices. Ensure a smooth admission experience for patients by coordinating clinical needs with operational processes and insurance benefits. Qualifications Required: Associate's degree in nursing At least 3 5 years of experience in patient care experience in a hospital setting, experience in utilization management activities (e.g. review and assessing for meeting medical necessity criteria and appropriate status), admissions and discharge planning and/or case management Critical thinking, decisive judgement, problem solving skills, and the ability to work with minimum supervision Strong foundation of clinical knowledge Ability to prioritize and demonstrate efficiency with job duties Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Ability to learn computer skills in Microsoft Word, EMR, Midas systems within 30 days Able to multi-task quickly and process accurately Current RN license in the state of Illinois Preferred: BSN Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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