Registered Nurse - Acute - Patient Transfer & Placement - MC Cares

Sanford Health • Marshfield, WI

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About The Position

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to $40,000! JOB SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Transfer & Placement (PTP) will assess and triage patient clinical information as shared by the referring provider and utilize process flows, emergent and/or specialty algorithms and admission guidelines to assign and transport patients to the right facility with the most appropriate level of services. The individual will facilitate conference calls between the referring provider and accepting physician and communicate identified concerns to the referring provider and the hospital supervisor as applicable. The PTP RN maintains a comprehensive view of the patient admission and transfer process including initiation of emergency transport needs, having a close partnership with emergency communication centers to expedite helicopter, fixed wing, and critical care transport needs and requests. JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation. Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program . Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• Diploma or Associate degree in nursing.
• Three years’ clinical experience in acute or ambulatory care setting.
• Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or Nurse Compact License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Intensive Care, emergency department, or other medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• assess and triage patient clinical information
• utilize process flows, emergent and/or specialty algorithms and admission guidelines to assign and transport patients
• facilitate conference calls between the referring provider and accepting physician
• communicate identified concerns to the referring provider and the hospital supervisor
• initiation of emergency transport needs
• having a close partnership with emergency communication centers to expedite helicopter, fixed wing, and critical care transport needs and requests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees