Transfer Nurse, Transfer Center
About The Position
The Transfer Nurse provides clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment to support the successful and timely transfer or transport and direct admission of patients to and from affiliate facilities. The role serves as the single point of contact for arranging patient transfers and transport and coordinating the admission and placement process. The Transfer Nurse also acts as a liaison to physicians, hospitals, and other care providers seeking to refer patients. The position is full-time, works night shifts of 12 hours, and has variable days of the week. Weekend work is required every other weekend and once a month. Weekly hours are 36. The position is regular and non-exempt. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure upon hire.
- Knowledge of patient-care principles and practices and 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, and EMTALA.
- Familiarity with managed-care terminology.
- Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Collaboration skills to share information and cooperate with stakeholders to solve problems and achieve desired outcomes.
- Customer-service focus in decisions and actions.
- Verbal and written communication skills, including tact and diplomacy and the ability to present information to varied audiences.
- Organizational skills to manage and reprioritize activities and projects, meet deadlines, and remain responsive.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people contacted in performing required duties.
- Respect for cultural and linguistic differences and support for 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.
- Facilitate the patient admission and placement process.
- Liaise with physicians, hospitals, and other care providers seeking to refer patients.
- Recognize emergency or high-priority situations and take appropriate and immediate action.
- Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
- Provide feedback and input to improve workflows and processes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
