Transfer Center Nurse Specialist - job 1 of 2

Overview

Presbyterian is seeking a Transfer Center Nurse Specialist

The Transfer Center Coordinator is responsible to coordinate/inpatient bed assignments for critical care patients at Presbyterian. The Transfer Center Coordinator coordinates, prioritizes, and optimizes patient flow activities throughout the hospital network, as well as coordinates and facilitates the patients entry into Presbyterian from other health care facilities

We're determined to take care of those working in healthcare.

Presbyterian is dedicated to improving people's lives - the lives of our patients and the lives of our coworkers. We're locally owned and operated, which encourages supportive leadership that emplowers employees. And we provide the opportunity to gorw from entry-level to the most senior positions.

Why Join Us

• PRN - Exempt: No
• Job is based at Presbyterian Hospital
• Work hours: Varied Days and Hours
• Benefits: PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

 

Ideal Candidate 

• 1 year RN experience to OR a minimum 1 year experience in a transfer center setting.
• Associates degree in Nursing required.

Qualifications

• 1 year RN experience to OR a minimum 1 year experience in a transfer center setting.
• Associates degree in Nursing required.
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:
• Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred

Responsibilities

• Transfer Center Patients
• Coordinates and facilitates the transfer of patients from other health care facilities to Presbyterian Hospital using Transfer center process flows.
• Collects clinical information to determine patient s level of care
• Collaborates with Presbyterian on-call physicians to arrange acceptance by the attending physician specialist (uses intranet paging system)
• Communicates with referring hospital to coordinate transportation arrangements and provide an assigned bed
• Communicates clinical information to MedEvac ComCenter and activates MedEvac
• Bed assignment to all patients in Hospital Computer System and electronic bedboard
• Completes pre-certification as necessary
• Accurately completes Transfer Center Database or delegates to Transfer Center Scheduler
• Participates in evaluation process by faxing evaluations to other health care facilities
• Bed Assignment
• Ensures safe and timely placement of patients based on admission status, physician requested level of care, patient s clinical information and nursing units admission discharge criteria.
• Collects clinical information from patients, patients families, nurses, physicians and/or physicians offices to determine level of care for patient placement into an inpatient bed
• All patients are assigned beds in Hospital Computer System and electronic bedboard, except for Mother Bed Division
• Directs Transfer Center Scheduler or Bed Management Scheduler to assign beds to patients transferring out of critical care units
• Edits all patients requests to reflect accurate patient information, admit sources and select point personnel pagers
• Reviews PreAdmitTracking blocked and flagged beds daily to complete daily closed bed report with bed numbers and reasons for closure
• Use PreAdmitTracking comment section appropriate to communicate discharge times and transfer unit information
• Monitors inpatient bed status and upgrades bed cleaning status via BedTracking system to expedite patient flow to a clean bed.
• Request patient transporters to expedite patient movement.
• Collaborate with PFC, nursing supervisor, Operations Coordinator, Manager/Director of Patient Logistics, regarding patient placement issues.

Benefits

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities - like challenges, webinars, and screenings - with opportunities to earn gift to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships. Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $42.63/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.