Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
THIS IS A PRN POSITION - minimum requirement is 8 hours every 2 weeks, one weekend per month, and 2 holidays per year
THIS POSITION REQUIRES 4 WEEKS OF FULL TIME ORIENTATION
The RN Transfer Center Specialist coordinates patient transfer logistics using workflows identified by client to assist with patient acceptance and bed placement. This RN understands cases are related to ensuring patient care is accepted in an environment that can facilitate a higher level or care or capability as well as continuity of care. Performs functions based on defined standards of performance and practice to meet or exceed operational expectations. The position works collaboratively to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staffs in representation of Conduit Health Partners Mission and Values. Works closely through collaboration with clinical, medical staff and leadership teams to identify, trend, and report barriers to patient access and throughput. Professional, clinical standards, policy and evidence-based research will guide practice and service delivery. Participates in professional development, peer development and evaluation as well as shared leadership. Assistance with data collection for quality purposes will be expected .
Essential Job Functions
Coordinates functions in order to identify appropriate level of care, accepting provider, consultation and access from all potential referral sources to include but not limited to hospitals, clinics, extended care facilitates, and physician offices to initiate acceptance and expedite decision making relative to a potential access; Focusing on quality, safety and efficiency.
Works directly with clinicians at each client facility to ensure communication of accurate clinical presentation, timely access, appropriate bed assignment, and accurate patient information documentation to assist with an appropriate final destination plan of care at receiving facility using critical thinking, clinical decision making as well as established workflows.
Proficient in EHR data entry, telephony systems , office systems as required to support operations; ensuring accurate, timely data entry, protection of PHI.
Uses problem-solving skills to make recommendations that promotes the best potential patient outcome based on clinical information, patient and / or physician preferences, and the capability / capacity of both transferring and receiving facilities.
Utilizes effective and professional communication to act as liaison on behalf of patient and client facilities between physicians, hospital staff, and outside agencies.
Monitors individual and team compliance and performance. Implements and supports process change to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality initiatives.
Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory components to include but not limited to EMTALA, Ethics and Compliance, quality initiatives, and HIPAA. Reports risks related to safety, compliance as well as operational inefficiencies using defined Chain of Command in a timely manner and offers recommendations for resolution or improvement if applicable
Works directly with providers and other healthcare providers at each client facility as well as client footprint facility to ensure timely acceptance and access to appropriate level of care/bed assignment using applicable workflows.
Participates in process improvement, professional development and peer review
Maintains active RN licensure within the states transfer center services are provided
Responsible for other tasks and analysis as requested /directed.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Active Registered Nurse (RN) - Required
Active multistate/compact registered nurse (RN) licensure - Required ( if applicable based on state of residence )
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing or diploma (ADN) - Required
Bachelors degree of nursing (BSN) - Preferred
Work Experience
1 year of acute care experience - Required
3+ years of acute care experience - preferred
Healthcare contact center - preferred
Training
Epic electronic health record - preferred
Genesys contact center - preferred
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Other: Remote work environment with prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
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