RN Patient Logistics - Transfer Center FT Nights
About The Position
Patient Transfer Coordination: Facilitate safe and timely transfers of patients with emergent, urgent, or medically complex conditions; collaborate with physicians, transport staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate patient placement. Clinical Assessment: Perform triage assessments to determine the appropriate level of care and subspecialty needed for transferring patients; utilize clinical knowledge to gather and review patient information, ensuring all necessary data is collected for transfer decisions. Communication: Utilizing closed-loop communication act as a liaison between referring and receiving facilities, facilitating verbal communication and documentation of transfer requests; coordinate with multiple clinicians to discuss patient cases and determine the best course of action; provide exceptional customer service to patients, families, and external healthcare providers. Interprofessional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care, ensuring shared decision-making, and optimal outcomes; determination of when to use the chain of escalation/resolution when appropriate. Documentation: Document all transfer activities in electronic medical record (EMR) and transfer center software; prepare and review monthly reports on transfer center activities and trends. Quality & Safety Improvement: Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance transfer center processes and patient outcomes; monitor and report trends related to patient transfers; participate in debriefing sessions as necessary to address adverse events;
Requirements
- ADN (associate's degree in nursing)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in relevant state
- Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records and telehealth technology.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare team.
- Must be able and available to work on-site
Nice To Haves
- BSN (bachelor's degree in nursing)
- Certified Acute Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN)
- Critical Care or Emergency department experience advantageous
Responsibilities
- Patient Transfer Coordination: Facilitate safe and timely transfers of patients with emergent, urgent, or medically complex conditions; collaborate with physicians, transport staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate patient placement.
- Clinical Assessment: Perform triage assessments to determine the appropriate level of care and subspecialty needed for transferring patients; utilize clinical knowledge to gather and review patient information, ensuring all necessary data is collected for transfer decisions.
- Communication: Utilizing closed-loop communication act as a liaison between referring and receiving facilities, facilitating verbal communication and documentation of transfer requests; coordinate with multiple clinicians to discuss patient cases and determine the best course of action; provide exceptional customer service to patients, families, and external healthcare providers.
- Interprofessional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care, ensuring shared decision-making, and optimal outcomes; determination of when to use the chain of escalation/resolution when appropriate.
- Documentation: Document all transfer activities in electronic medical record (EMR) and transfer center software; prepare and review monthly reports on transfer center activities and trends.
- Quality & Safety Improvement: Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance transfer center processes and patient outcomes; monitor and report trends related to patient transfers; participate in debriefing sessions as necessary to address adverse events
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
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
