RN, Registered Nurse Transfer Center - Santa Rosa Patient Intake
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
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 concerns/barriers that require
administrative judgment based on hospital policies and
procedures
Appropriately escalates concerns/barriers 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 physician/service changes by reading emails
and attending team meetings
Requirements:
Associate's Degree in Nursing
RN License in state of employment or compact
BLS
Work Type:
Full Time
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