Registered Nurse Transfer Center

Ascension•Elk Grove Township, IL

4d•$40 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2+ years of critical care experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate patient admissions and transfers to other facilities within the market, other markets, and other healthcare facilities according to patient acuity, bed availability, and required services.
Collaborate with the nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to place patients in appropriate levels of care to achieve desired outcomes.
Coordinate as liaison between physician requestors for consultants and specialty consultants.
Assist in the care management process including pre-registration and insurance verification.
Maintain standards for documentation and communications with physician/service referrals for legal, medical, statistical, and process improvement purposes.