Transfer Center/Patient Placement Part-time

About the Role

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for a Bed Control Nurse to coordinate the placement of all patient admissions (elective and emergent) and transfers in accordance with the clinical standards and guidelines of Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. In this role, you will ensure that patients are admitted to the most appropriate bed available using criteria for admission and determine if the patient is a candidate for observation or inpatient status. You will also contact physician specialty groups for physician-to-physician consults from outlying facilities and coordinate transport of patients to our facility with Life Flight and robotic consults.

Responsibilities

• Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Know bed availability on all care units of the medical center and coordinate placement of all inpatients in an appropriate location.
• Navigate the robotic consult protocol.
• Determine the appropriate physician to take outside physician consults.
• Assist in coordinating air or ground transport.
• Coordinate/facilitate inter-facility transfers of patients from outlying facilities.
• Contact physicians in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate with managers, charge nurses, and clinical coordinators (especially during times of high census) to ensure adequate staffing to admit patients to the units.
• Utilize IUSM when determining patient placement.
• Coordinate with environmental services and patient care units to speed turnaround of beds.
• Participate in daily bed briefing and surge and intensity meetings as necessary.
• Initiate new concepts, approaches, and procedures in the placement of patients to facilitate the admission process.
• Monitor the overall capacity status of the medical center and coordinate interventions to ensure smooth functioning during periods of peak census, limited staffing, or services.
• Coordinate with transport, PACU, and inpatient units for movement of physical beds to appropriate areas in a timely manner.
• Enter calls from outlying facilities into Forefront.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize Central Logic to search for physicians and use the paging system, including appropriate scripting for text paging.
• Communicate frequently with the emergency department to facilitate timely admissions.
• Prepare periodic reports regarding issues and concerns in the placement of patients.
• Serve on committees within and beyond Patient Care Services.

Schedule

This is a part-time, rotating shift position. You will work three 12-hour days from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, enjoying four days off each week. The schedule is 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM.

Requirements

• A current RN license is required.
• Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.
• All colleagues must provide licensure or proof of application in process for an Oregon RN license within 90 days of the hire date.
• Acute care, critical care, or MS experience required.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• A minimum of two years of Registered Nurse experience is required.
• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS).
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Benefits

Saint Alphonsus offers market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one, including:

• Retirement planning and matching.
• College savings plans for your family.
• Multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for those who qualify.

About the Organization

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system includes 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Saint Alphonsus emphasizes care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Key highlights include:

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health.
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II).
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program, demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.