Registered Nurse - Lake Transfer Center Days

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Transfer Center, under the direction of the Transfer Center house manager, will coordinate the safe and efficient transfer of patients with emergent or urgent medical needs in or out of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS). This role requires strong clinical knowledge of pediatric and adult medical conditions, and the ability to assess and prioritize care based on the severity of illness or injury. The electronic medical record (EMR) is utilized to coordinate, document, communicate, and report each transfer request to providers, clinical staff, admissions, and house managers. Will serve as a resource for receiving facilities for compliance with transfer center guidelines. All Transfer Center communications and functions will follow EMTALA guidelines and patient throughput.

Requirements

• Strong clinical knowledge of pediatric and adult medical conditions.
• Ability to assess and prioritize care based on the severity of illness or injury.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the safe and efficient transfer of patients with emergent or urgent medical needs in or out of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS).
• Assess and prioritize care based on the severity of illness or injury.
• Utilize the electronic medical record (EMR) to coordinate, document, communicate, and report each transfer request to providers, clinical staff, admissions, and house managers.
• Serve as a resource for receiving facilities for compliance with transfer center guidelines.
• Ensure all Transfer Center communications and functions follow EMTALA guidelines and patient throughput.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior