Transport Specialist Registered Nurse (RN) - Fishers

Community Health Network • Fishers, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference The Transfer Center RN Specialist is responsible for facilitating appropriate patient transfers into Community Health Network from referring physicians and facilities (hospitals, ED’s, clinics, etc.) Working in a Call Center environment, the Transfer Nurse Specialist obtains clinical information necessary to determine the appropriate consulting CHNw Specialists, medical necessity, level of care, and transport requirements. Applies clinical judgement to facilitate communication between the referring physician and collaborative CHNw receiving physicians per the anticipated level of care required. Effectively engages transport and clinical staff to ensure timely, seamless, & safe patient transfers to our receiving hospitals. Documents and monitors all activities associated with the transfer from initial physician referral to in patient admission and patient placement. The Patient Transfer Center is located at 13050 Parkside Drive in Fishers, IN.

Requirements

• 3 years of acute care, cardiac telemetry, critical care/emergency nursing experience, case manager, charge nurse/house supervision, flight nursing or transfer center experience preferred.
• Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited school of Nursing, or 5 years related professional nursing experience; BSN preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
• Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Basic Life Support
• Able to work with peers in a team situation.
• Oral communication skills to discuss patient care needs.
• Written communication skills as necessary for documentation.
• Computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Demonstrates a learning attitude toward solving problems.
• Demonstrates ability to respectfully address interpersonal conflicts.
• Takes initiative to help others.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions.
• Demonstrates openness to change and new learning.
• Demonstrates customer service skills to provide exceptional patient and family experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating appropriate patient transfers into Community Health Network from referring physicians and facilities
• Obtaining clinical information necessary to determine the appropriate consulting CHNw Specialists, medical necessity, level of care, and transport requirements
• Applying clinical judgement to facilitate communication between the referring physician and collaborative CHNw receiving physicians per the anticipated level of care required
• Effectively engaging transport and clinical staff to ensure timely, seamless, & safe patient transfers to our receiving hospitals
• Documenting and monitoring all activities associated with the transfer from initial physician referral to in patient admission and patient placement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees