Lead, Transfer Center Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Overview Be inspired . Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be . We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship , development, and leadership programs And more Description Job Summary: The Transfer Center Register Nurse (RN) Lead is a critical leadership role within Emory Healthcare's Capacity Command Center, responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective coordination of patient transfers in collaboration with other CCC teams to provide the most efficient process to ensure a patient receives the right care in the right place at the right time. This position requires a skilled and experienced registered nurse with strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of clinical care and hospital operations.

Requirements

Education: - Bachelors degree in nursing required.
Certification/Licensure: - Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
Experience: - Three years of recent (within the past five years) intensive care nursing experience that includes supervision and patient bed placement.
Skills and Competencies: - Strong critical thinking, accurate assessment and problem solving, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attentiveness to detail, high-level analytical ability required to resolve complex patient flow issues, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge in nursing concepts, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision: - Provide leadership and direction to the Transfer Center nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient transfer processes. - Coordinate and monitor daily operations of the Transfer Center, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and regulatory requirements. - Mentor and support nursing staff, fostering professional development and a positive work environment. - Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to staff members.
Patient Transfer Coordination - Oversee the assessment, planning, and facilitation of patient transfers from one facility to another, ensuring continuity of care. - Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate transfer plans and ensure timely execution. - Utilize clinical judgment to prioritize patient transfers based on medical urgency and resource availability. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all patient transfers, ensuring documentation meets legal and regulatory standards.
Communication and Collaboration - Act as a liaison between transferring and receiving facilities, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the transfer process. - Facilitate conference calls and meetings with multidisciplinary teams to discuss patient transfer logistics and address any concerns. - Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hospital administrators, physicians, and support services. - Provide regular updates to management on transfer center activities, challenges, and successes.
Quality Improvement - Identify opportunities for process improvements within the Transfer Center and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and patient care quality. - Monitor key performance indicators and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of transfer operations and identify areas for improvement. - Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission and state regulations. - Participate in quality assurance initiatives and contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to patient transfers.