Registered Nurse (RN) - Transfer Center
About The Position
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters! At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus Position Summary The Registered Nurse Transfer Center is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the transfer process. Responsible for coordinating direct admissions and hospital transfers to and from community hospitals with the intent to transfer each patient to an appropriate Tenet hospital. Works collaboratively to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staffs in representation of Tenet Healthcare Mission and Values. Serves as a clinical resource for non-nursing transfer center staff, with responsibility for clinical decisions and appropriate documentation. Maintains working knowledge of EMTALA and other regulations governing patient transfers. Utilizes applicable systems to facilitate bed flow and expedite patient placement. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of Nursing
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 4 years of experience in an acute care setting
- REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
Nice To Haves
- PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: ER/Critical Care or in a charge nurse, house supervisor or other management experience.
- PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
Responsibilities
- managing and coordinating all aspects of the transfer process
- coordinating direct admissions and hospital transfers to and from community hospitals with the intent to transfer each patient to an appropriate Tenet hospital
- Works collaboratively to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staffs in representation of Tenet Healthcare Mission and Values
- Serves as a clinical resource for non-nursing transfer center staff, with responsibility for clinical decisions and appropriate documentation
- Maintains working knowledge of EMTALA and other regulations governing patient transfers
- Utilizes applicable systems to facilitate bed flow and expedite patient placement
- Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period
- Other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
- This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
