The Transfer Center Specialist II (RN) will work remotely and coordinate through
inbound and outbound calls the acceptance of patients into LifePoint Health
system and facilitates patient transfer process with patients going out of
LifePoint Health system to non-LifePoint health system.
This is a Remote, Full Time opportunity. Salary Range: $29-36/hr. We are looking
for experienced RNs to perform the following duties:
Performs initial admission screening and acceptance using approved clinical
criteria to assure patient acceptance and admission are consistent with
current protocols and procedures.
Works in collaboration with multiple departments within the hospital and
facilitates relationships with facilities, physicians, and nursing staff.
Works closely with the Bed/Capacity Coordinator to identify, trend and report
barriers to patient throughput. The position works closely with the other
Transfer Center Advocates to support 24/7 operations.
Coordinates all components related to the admission/transfer or consult of
emergent, urgent, and elective patients into an accepting facility from
referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics and physician offices with
guaranteed appropriate level of care in timely manner, offering appropriate
mode of transport as needed.
Systematic processing of patient acuity and expert level of clinical decision
making, to facilitate the patient flow through the continuum of care
utilizing electronic resources.
Ability to document and prioritize patient information to formulate an
accurate picture of the patient and his/her condition for accepting
physicians, nurses, or other healthcare workers.
Assign Transfer Priority Level for triage / transport of patients to
prioritize bed and transportation re-sources.
Maintain Transfer Center data collection and provide feedback to referring
facility on patient transition and outcomes.
Demonstrates Knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of
treatment and care of patients for all ages of patients served.
Screens admissions, using approved criteria, for appropriateness of level of
care orders and assignments of status and bed type.
Competent in the application of Medical Necessity criteria.
Educates nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff in level of care and
admission/transfer issues/ opportunities.
Through effective and professional communication, acts as a liaison between
and with physicians, patient / family, hospital staff and patient care areas,
outside agencies to promote efficient patient flow.
Coordinate with Bed / Capacity Coordinator for timely transfer, appropriate
bed assignment and to ensure the patient’s information is accurate and
viable.
Adheres to established protocol, procedure, and standard of care, escalates
issues through the established Chain of Command in a timely manner.
Maintains current and accurate information in Electronic Health Care Record.
Qualifications - External
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school/college and holds applicable current
licensure in state of residence (RN).
Three years of related clinical experience in an acute care setting (ED or
Critical Care Preferred).
Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and electronic formats.
Must be able to multitask by attentively listening and simultaneously type
more than 35 wpm.
Must meet Internet speed requirements: Upload 50 or more; Download 100 or
more.
Benefits: We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a
competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible
PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition
reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy,
healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed
our package to enhance your wellbeing.
Access Point and Lifepoint Health are committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable
laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment
because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)
If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay
information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities
Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report
the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington’s pay
transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
website at: https://lni.wa.gov [https://lni.wa.gov]