RN - Transfer Center (MUST HAVE ICU/ER EXP!) 7AM-7PM
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Stafford
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional experiences
for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide
opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and
grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient
care.Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at
Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and
its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees
drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.Job
Summary*Must have prior experience working in ICU or ER!*The
purpose of the Transfer Center RN position is to coordinate all
activities and communication involved in transferring patients from
one facility to another, as specified by our customers. The
position is also responsible for completing the clinical reviews to
determine appropriateness of transfer, as applicable.Job
DescriptionMinimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelors of Science in
Nursing (BSN), preferredLicenses/Certifications: Current and valid
license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of
TexasExperience / Knowledge / Skills:Five (5) or more years of
clinical experience with two (2) years in a critical care
environment or Emergency Department.Aware of state and federal
regulatory requirements regarding patient transfers.Strong
analytical, data management and PC skills-must be able to type
minimum 25 words/min.Excellent interpersonal communication and
negotiation skills.Strong organizational and time management
skills-able to prioritize multiple tasks.Demonstrates commitment to
the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all
internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand
promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability,
empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring
one Memorial Hermann.Principal AccountabilitiesReceives transfer
requests from referring facilities and coordinates patient transfer
to receiving facility using excellent customer service skills with
all callers. Facilitates all communication between referring and
receiving hospitals/physicians in a professional and effective
mannerEnters information into the database, as it occurs, for
creation of real time data with a high degree of accuracy.
Documents all required information pertaining to the patient
transfer process accurately and thoroughly.Secures Memorandum of
Transfers (MOT's) in a timely manner on every patient from the
referring facility; that are compliant with state regulatory
requirements for patient transfersApplies approved clinical
criteria to evaluate appropriateness of transfer and level of care.
Documents findings based on department standardsPartners with Life
Flight and specialty transport teams to coordinate flight and
ground transportation as needed; Collaborates with Patient Business
Services to protect the financial integrity of the organization.
Maintains knowledge base of processes and systems by attending
meetings and reviewing training materials and identifies,
addresses, and works to resolve system problems impacting
transfers. Escalates issues as appropriate to management.Assists
with quality assurance (QA), identifying areas where process
improvement is needed and helps drive change (i.e. day to day
workflow, education, process improvements, customer service,
etc.).Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to
all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within
budgetary specifications including time management, supply
management, productivity and quality of service.Promotes individual
professional growth and development by meeting requirements for
mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports
department-based goals which contribute to the success of the
organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less
experienced staff.Other duties as assigned.
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