RN-Transfer Referral Center

University Hospitals•Shaker Heights, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing aspects of the Patient Flow Management process ensuring that transfers, patient placement and related activities occur in a timely, safe and accurate fashion. This includes providing clinical assessment for patients being placed through the Center for Patient Flow Management.

Requirements

1 year of RN experience required
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

ICU or ED experience preferred
(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
(MN) Master in Nursing (Preferred)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.

Responsibilities

Coordination of incoming patient transfer requests with receiving facility, physicians, and necessary transport resources
Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations
Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes
Delivering exceptional customer service while facilitating communication across multiple disciplines
Possess and obtain working knowledge of external and inter-facility protocols and standards of practice
Work with all Center for Patient Flow Management (CPFM) staff in a team orientated, collaborative approach
Responsible for promoting a Best Place to Work Culture and positive and professional work environment
Radio communication and coordination with multiple agencies, including Air Medical programs and UH Critical Care Transport
Dispatch of UH Critical Care Transport ambulances
Other duties as assigned