RN Transfer Center Relief - Flagstaff AZ
RN Transfer Center Relief - Flagstaff AZ
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Job Description
Overview
The RN Transfer Center under the supervision of the Director and/or Clinical Manager is responsible for facilitating admissions/transfers to and within NAH. S/he maintains the Physician Referral Line service to provide timely access to area specialists as needed. S/he will direct delegate and coordinate the process needed for patient access NAH. S/he follows accepted nursing practice policy and procedures. S/he performs procedures that are within the scope of department and nursing practice. S/he seeks assistance and support when necessary assists in data collection and facilitates admissions or transfer of patients for patient care. Maintains accountability for own practice and those functions s/he delegates. Within a specified work period plans and coordinates patient placement and physician consults.
Responsibilities
* Clerical duties to include: use of computer systems and applications faxing scanning printing etc.
* Assists with ensuring the physician on call roster is kept uptodate.
* Prioritizes and problem solves to meet changes in patient needs with regard to admission/transfer/resource availability.
* Makes appropriate specialist referrals per the Single Provider Acceptance policy.
* Collaborates with House Supervisor to ensure the level of care and resources are available for patient acceptance.
* Communicates with referring facilities regarding updates changes transport etc.
* Coordinates wait and return visits.
* Completes a thorough and timely record of all admissions and transfers
* Reports hospital deaths to the PBX operator and House Supervisor per FMC policy.
* Assists in data collection and reporting as needed.
* Responsible for sending out inpatient STEMI alerts in a timely manner.
* Makes appropriate admission status assignments taking into account diagnostic tests labs etc.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required jobspecific training in the specified time frame.
* Responsible for reporting any safetyrelated incident in a timely fashion through the Vigilanz tool; attends all safetyrelated training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards to include policies and procedures.
Qualifications
BSN Preferred
BLS (American Heart Association) Required
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
Employment Type
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