Transfer Nurse
Transfer Nurse
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SMCSValley AdministrationPosition Overview:
Provides clinical expertise medical communication and quality assessment for the successful and timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients to and from affiliate facilities. Acts as the single pointofcontact facilitating arrangements for the patient transfers/transport and the admission and placement process. Serves as the liaison to physicians hospitals and other care providers seeking to refer patients.Job Description:
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- RNRegistered Nurse of California Upon Hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- 5 years of recent relevant experience including Critical Care Emergency Care Nursing Supervisor or previous Transfer Center experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care with the ability to understand medical diagnoses and treatment information.
- Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria to assess for medical necessity.
- Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory guidelines (e.g. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) The Joint Commission (TJC) and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) pertaining to healthcare practices.
- Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology.
- Ability to recognize an emergency or high priority situation and take appropriate and immediate action.
- Ability to define issues collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome.
- Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Ability to communicate through verbal and written means with tact and diplomacy and to present information to a variety of audiences.
- Organization skills to effectively manage and/or reprioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.
- Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
- Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fastpaced environment with changing business priorities.
- Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the roles duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift:
NightsSchedule:
VariedShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
Every other WeekendBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
NonExemptWeekly Hours:
24Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $79.32 to $103.87 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Employment Type
Part-Time
