REGISTERED NURSE PATIENT TRANSFER COORDINATOR (HIRING IMMEDIATELY)
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
**Description**
Before applying for this role, please read the following
information about this opportunity found below.
** _Summary:_**
The Registered Nurse Transfer Center is responsible for
evaluating,
coordinating, processing, screening, and documentation of patient
transfers
into the CHRISTUS Health System. The CHRISTUS Transfer Center RN
will
collaborate with relevant business partners for appropriate level
of care and
transport of patients into the CHRISTUS Health system. The CHRISTUS
Transfer
Center will be responsible for obtaining appropriate medical and
demographic
information and coordinating communication between the referring
and receiving
physician as well as between healthcare facilities. The CHRISTUS
Transfer
Center RN will efficiently engage appropriate departments in the
transfer
process. The CHRISTUS Transfer Center RN will utilize problem
solving and
customer service skills to determine the best course of action for
the
patient, the physician, and the hospital by working closely with
facility
House Supervisors, referring physicians, ED and inpatient staff to
ensure the
effective and efficient transfer of every patient. This position
requires the
full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the
Mission of
CHRISTUS Health. It is expected that the associate demonstrate
behavior
consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support
CHRISTUS Health's
strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance
Improvement
Plan (PIP)
**_Responsibilities:_**
* Exhibits excellent customer service skills, including telephone
and personal contact with all CHRISTUS Transfer Center groups (i.
e. physicians, case managers, nurses, administrators, and
colleagues)
* Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times
* Maintains a patient-centered mentality at all times
* Anticipates and prioritizes critical transfer issues
* Appropriately escalates concernsbarriers that require
administrative judgment based on hospital policies and
procedures
* Appropriately escalates concernsbarriers that require
administrative judgment based on hospital policies and
procedures
* Accepts new assignments and performs additional duties as
requested in a professional manner
* Working collaboratively with team members, the CHRISTUS Transfer
Center RN uses and follows specific protocols, policies, procedures
and established resources to ensure appropriate and efficient
transfer
* Maintains timely knowledge of all current and future transfer
requests
* Collaborates with CHRISTUS hospital's ED, House Supervisors,
Administrators, and physicians to ensure appropriate and timely
transfer
* Works closely and proactively with House supervisors to
understand daily capacity, availability and patient flow
* Remains proficient in EMTALA
* Utilizes ability to organize and prioritize multiple complex
tasks
* Utilizes ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly
* Maintains proficiency in computer systems and databases for the
purpose of excellent patient care, accurate data collection,
monitoring and evaluation
* Responds to all callers with the aid of computer systems and
databased
* Proficient in using the transfer center software
* Knowledgeable in Meditech
* Attends team meetings, in-services, and trainings to maintain up
to date knowledge of software systems and new processes
* Establishes and maintains a high degree of awareness and
knowledge of hospital's medical staff, services and special
programs
* Communicates with House Supervisors at the hospital to access bed
availability and changes in service availability, each shift
* Collaborates with team members to maintain standard call
lists
* Regularly updates service availability and contact
information
* Stays up to date on new physicianservice changes by reading
emails and attending team meetings
**_Requirements:_**
* Associates Degree in Nursing
* RN License in state of employment or compact
* BLS
**_Work Type:_**
Full Time
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