Transfer Nurse, Transfer Center

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

2d • $87 - $121

About The Position

The Transfer Nurse provides clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment to support timely and successful patient transfers, transport, and direct admissions to and from affiliate facilities. The role serves as the single point of contact for arranging patient transfers and transport, as well as coordinating admission and placement. It also acts as a liaison to physicians, hospitals, and other care providers seeking to refer patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
• Knowledge of patient-care principles and practices, including the ability to understand medical diagnoses and treatment information.
• Knowledge of InterQual or related admission criteria for assessing medical necessity.
• Knowledge of applicable healthcare legislative and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and EMTALA.
• Familiarity with managed care terminology.
• Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong collaboration, customer service, verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to respect cultural and linguistic differences and promote an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to use essential applications and databases associated with the role.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of recent relevant experience in critical care, an Emergency Department, a Transfer Center, or as a Nurse Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment for patient transfers, transport, and direct admissions.
• Serve as the single point of contact for arranging patient transfers and transport and coordinating admission and placement.
• Liaise with physicians, hospitals, and other care providers referring patients.
• Recognize emergency or high-priority situations and take appropriate, immediate action.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to share information, solve problems, and achieve desired outcomes.
• Manage and reprioritize work activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining responsiveness.
• Provide feedback and input to improve workflows and processes.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time