RN TASC Pre/Post Op FT Days

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Your job is more than a job. As a Transfer Nurse, you’re not just transferring patients, you’re assuring the right care at the right time in the right place with the right staff. And because you know patient care and staffing needs firsthand, you understand that coordinating and communicating transfer requests requires problem-solving, critical thinking, and excellent customer service skills. You act as a facilitator and decision-maker while applying nursing knowledge as a foundation for placement decisions and also handling bed planning and throughput facilitation as needed at designated LCMC Health Adult Hospitals. While championing excellence, you give that little extra something that transforms everyday service, from ordinary to extraordinary. You feel that “care” is the operative word in healthcare. We love that about you. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this care logistics nursing role. Your Everyday Serve as the “point person” to facilitate incoming transfers/transports, maintain communication with all parties including but not limited to attending/accepting MD and referring facility. Use problem-solving skills to determine the best course of action for the patient and referral health care team while optimizing communication with the appropriate physician. Utilize nursing experience and education as foundations for gathering accurate clinical data to assure appropriate and prompt transfer and placement of the patient. Document, track, and coordinate logistics for hospital transfers and bed planning. Maintain a high degree of awareness and knowledge of hospital’s medical staff, services and programs. Take the lead: foster teamwork and communicate effectively. Act as a change agent by introducing and embracing new ideas and communicating the vision for the change. Demonstrate energy, excitement, and a passion for quality work.

Requirements

• Minimum: Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 3 years of experience in inpatient nursing / call center / critical care / ED

Responsibilities

• Serve as the “point person” to facilitate incoming transfers/transports
• Maintain communication with all parties including but not limited to attending/accepting MD and referring facility.
• Use problem-solving skills to determine the best course of action for the patient and referral health care team while optimizing communication with the appropriate physician.
• Utilize nursing experience and education as foundations for gathering accurate clinical data to assure appropriate and prompt transfer and placement of the patient.
• Document, track, and coordinate logistics for hospital transfers and bed planning.
• Maintain a high degree of awareness and knowledge of hospital’s medical staff, services and programs.
• Take the lead: foster teamwork and communicate effectively.
• Act as a change agent by introducing and embracing new ideas and communicating the vision for the change.
• Demonstrate energy, excitement, and a passion for quality work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees