Registered Nurse (RN) - Coordinator - Transfer Center

Position Highlights

• Mostly weekdays Monday through Friday with occasional weekend involvement

About the Role

The RN coordinator creates a single point of contact for transferring patients to the most appropriate Avera hospital within our system. This will include collaboration regarding each patient's unique needs and identifying the most appropriate facility. This position supports the assignment, tracking and problem solving so that patient placement can occur in a timely manner. The RN works collaboratively with the team members, nursing departments, outlying facilities, as well as the physicians to facilitate efficient movement of patients throughout the footprint. The RN will serve as a link in gathering clinical data to ensure continuity of patient care and appropriate patient placement. The RN will monitor all transfers, identifying potential delays in care and provide communication between members of the care team.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the flow of patients from outlying facilities and clinics to ensure that the goals of an efficient and seamless entry into the facility occurs
• Prioritizes and places patients in the appropriate regional sites by using critical thinking skills and following department policies and guidelines
• Works as a liaison with bed placement coordinator to ensure timely transfer of patients
• Evaluates the transfer center process toward attainment of the outcomes
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses as well as health care providers, including specialists in assessing patient placement
• Utilizes research/evidence-based findings in practice if appropriate
• Recognizes the need for knowledge and skills sufficient to integrate the use of healthcare technology and/or information management systems

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Nurse (RN) - An active license in state of practice, upon hire

Preferred:

• 1-3 years Nursing Experience

Essential Capabilities

• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship