RN Transfer Center Coordinator

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Transfer Center Coordinator for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE position (1240) that will be 1100-2330. Hourly compensation is $43.16 – $64.75; hiring rate dependent on qualifications, professional experience, and/or work location.

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PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a state-of-the-art regional medical center. On the leading edge of evidence-based hospital design, and creating a patient-centered, healing environment with a strong focus on quality clinical outcomes and patient safety.

Our hospital is located alongside the beautiful McKenzie River. Only minutes away from University of Oregon, you’ll experience the great combination of living near the city while taking in the fresh air and lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest.

Springfield is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, also known as Oregon wine country. Two rivers run through the community, the Willamette River and McKenzie River. Bike, walk or run the Middle Fork Path along the Willamette River, or spend the day fishing on the McKenzie River. Springfield has a flourishing downtown and fast becoming a must visit for its culinary experiences! Immersed in art, take the outdoor mural tour or stay inside at the Emerald Art Center. We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Generous Relocation Assistance
• Great shift differentials
• Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• PTO with no waiting period
• Professional practice support
• Collaborative team environment

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing and coordinating: all aspects of incoming direct admissions and patient transfer requires at a 24-hour operation transfer center including bed management as well as outgoing transfers from Network facilities. Acts as a liaison for referring entities (e.g. physicians, hospitals, other care providers) seeking to refer, consult, and/or transfer into the Network.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Coordinates multiple processes to include connecting the referring entities with the appropriate service request and facilitates the conversation to coordinate care/referral/consultation or transfer within the Network.
2. Initiates protocols to include current knowledge of hospital protocols including but not limited to STEMI, Stroke, and Trauma for inter-facility transfers, operations, service lines, patient care policies and procedures.
3. Facilitates and coordinates all inter- and intra-hospital transfers, ED admissions and direct admits to allow for streamline, efficient patient flow and throughput.
4. Facilitates and coordinates communications between transferring and accepting physicians and for consultation between physicians including between multiple disciplines (i.e. Nursing, Ancillary, physicians, patient/families/community members).
5. Utilizes multi-line telephones, integrated transfer center software and web paging systems to facilitate conference call with referring entities/providers and PeaceHealth providers.
6. Documentation and maintenance of all transfer information and communications.
7. Facilitates and coordinates all inpatient bed management for Network utilizing a comprehensive, integrated bed management software program.
8. Interfaces with House Supervisors, Staffing, Management and Administration to assess facility capacities and capabilities including service line availability.
9. Maintains the all physician call schedules for Network.
10. Maintains and updates knowledge of and responsive to the state and federal laws/regulations to ensure compliance with EMTALA and regulatory standards which affect his/her practice.
11. Performs proactive review of medical documentation necessary for utilization review on direct or ED admits to determine appropriate level of care in collaboration with Utilization Review. Provides daily report to Utilization Review on medical documentation reviews.
12. Utilizes a working knowledge of infection prevention, risk management and emergency preparedness.
13. May facilitate communications with nursing units, mortuaries, Medical Examiner, next of kin, morgue and spiritual care regarding in-house expirations. May maintain the hospital death log. May coordinate release of deceased with ancillary facilities (i.e. Lions Eye Bank and Community Tissue Bank).
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital required.
• Previous leadership (i.e. Charge Nurse, Facilitator) experience preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Oregon
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment and demonstration of superior service excellence skills.
• Proficient computer skills including all Microsoft Office, CareConnect, InterQual applications.
• Excellent multitasking, prioritization, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to function as a team player and work with a wide variety of people.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and reports.

RIVERBEND PYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires normal exertion from 34 to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
• Ability to push and pull carts 100 lbs. unassisted at times. Ability to stand on feet for the duration of any scheduled shift. Ability to stoop and bend consistently without restrictions.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.