RN Mission Control and Transfer Center
RN Mission Control and Transfer Center
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Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring the safe successful and timely coordination of patients across Spectrum Health. Supports safe bed assignment and patient flow based on the clinical needs of patients utilizing appropriate hospital resources. Coordinates and evaluates patient flow processes relating to taking accepting and triaging of calls as well as resolves operational issues surrounding patient placement and throughput by collaborating with clinical and operational teams.
Essential Functions
Coordinate all aspects of patient transfers between healthcare facilities (hospitals long-term care medical offices etc.) departments and/or nursing units. Using complex acuity protocols for time sensitive medical events obtains pertinent information to identify appropriate level of care needed for patient placement and safe patient transport. Serve as a communication link between physicians/ED staff/inpatient unit staff and provider office staff as necessary to assure appropriate access and resources.
Plan prioritize and direct patient transfer and placement requests by evaluating pending discharges transfers and bed availability and collaborating with operational leadership to ensure timely transfer. Communicates with medical staff clinical and operational teams to facilitate appropriate placement of inpatients and efficient patient throughput. Escalates barriers through established chain of command.
Utilizes knowledge and understanding of acuity of disease processes in addition to knowledge of emergency critical care of adult adolescent pediatric and geriatric patients to triage appropriately and communicates clinical updates to clinical staff.
Maintain continuity and accuracy of documentation. Maintain service level commitments by handling calls in a timely manner. Adheres to appropriate standards of practice policies and procedures.
Actively participates in process improvement initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes. Uses safety behaviors to maintain a safe and high reliability workplace.
Acts as a resource to support the Transfer Center department functions and assists with training and mentoring new staff.
Qualifications
Required Associates Degree or equivalent Nursing education requirements for charge nurse duties are the same as specified in the job description for the staff nurse role within the department. Refer to parent job description for requirements.
Preferred Bachelors Degree Nursing
3 years of relevant experience Nursing experience within a hospital setting including but not limited to inpatient adult and pediatrics acute care or critical care emergency/urgent care. Required
LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
Must be within 60 minutes of hospital and reside in MI
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - 4700 60th St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Mission Control - GREmployment Type
Part timeShift
Night (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
24Hours of Work
7:00pm-7:00amDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Employment Type
Part-Time
