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
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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 PatientsCoordinates 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 careCollaborates 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 bedCommunicates clinical information to MedEvac ComCenter and activates MedEvacBed assignment to all patients in Hospital Computer System and electronic bedboardCompletes pre-certification as necessaryAccurately completes Transfer Center Database or delegates to Transfer Center SchedulerParticipates in evaluation process by faxing evaluations to other health care facilitiesBed AssignmentEnsures 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 bedAll patients are assigned beds in Hospital Computer System and electronic bedboard, except for Mother Bed DivisionDirects Transfer Center Scheduler or Bed Management Scheduler to assign beds to patients transferring out of critical care unitsEdits all patients requests to reflect accurate patient information, admit sources and select point personnel pagersReviews PreAdmitTracking blocked and flagged beds daily to complete daily closed bed report with bed numbers and reasons for closureUse PreAdmitTracking comment section appropriate to communicate discharge times and transfer unit informationMonitors 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.
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