RN | Transfer Center | Per Diem | Nights 7 p to 7 a

Concord Hospital Health System • Concord, NH

135d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Transfer Center Medical Director, Nursing Director, and Nurse Manager, the Transfer Center Nurse (RN) is the single point of contact for facilities/providers requesting access to services or patient transfers to Concord Hospital. They are also responsible for patient placement and flow within the organization, balancing bed requests with priority of need. The nurse decides the placement of all admissions and transfers by following established guidelines and criteria, and by collaborating with the Transfer Center Medical Director, Nursing Director, and Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or enrolled in a program within 6 months.
• Current and active New Hampshire Registered Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required on hire.
• Minimum five years of Acute Care Nursing experience.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience desired.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and management skill including proficiency leading diverse teams in a highly complex, matrix management structure.
• Strong organizational skills including time management, ability to effectively multi-task, and prioritization.
• Recognized and respected for handling stressful situations in a calm manner.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates excellent relational coordination and emotional intelligence.
• Expresses a willingness to develop knowledge and aptitude for software applications relevant to Transfer Center operations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of or a willingness to learn Operational Excellence Guiding Principles of Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates and responds to all Transfer Center calls.
• Coordinates all admissions and transfers.
• Communicates with referring facilities regarding transfer and bed assignment.
• Develops and promotes long-term relationships with referring facilities and providers.
• Monitors, evaluates and improves quality of care and services provided.
• Monitors current institutional capacity to assess impact on patient flow, resources, and capacity management.
• Actively engages in the daily implementation of strategic goals as they relate to capacity management, patient flow and service-line development.
• Interprets and supports policies, procedures, and safety standards to facilitate daily operations.
• Supports the overarching goals of the Health System.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees