Patient Placement and Transfer Coordinator, RN - Nights

Methodist Health System

Addison (TX)

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USD 85 000 - 105 000

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Il y a 8 jours

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Résumé du poste

Methodist Health System in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Patient Placement and Transfer Center (PPTC). The role focuses on facilitating access to MHS hospitals for physicians and patients, coordinating placements and transfers in coordination with medical staff and departments, and contributing to ongoing quality initiatives.

The position requires a BSN, 3+ years healthcare experience with 2+ years in acute care, and an active Texas RN license.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
BSN required; waiver may be granted for ADN with equivalent experience, knowledge, skills and Director Approval.
3+ years of healthcare experience; minimum 2 years acute hospital experience (adult Critical Care and House Supervisor).
Must have current RN license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
Ability to lift, push and pull with assistance to move patients or heavy objects.
Ability to lift 10 lbs-50 lbs maximum with assistance.

Responsabilités

Manages day-to-day PPTC calls; coordinates patient placement and transfer with physicians, staff RNs and other departments while complying with COBRA/ EMTALA and regulations.
Ensures PPTC calls follow established standards and protocols; identifies and reports quality issues.
Matches patient needs with system resources to optimize value for patients and facilities.
Provides follow-up communications with internal and external customers to ensure needs are met.
Ensures PPTC workflows meet standards for receipt, tracking, documentation and timelines.
Reports trends in PPTC workflows to management and suggests performance improvements.
Uses problem-solving to determine the best action for patient, MD, and hospital.
Exhibits high level of customer service in every call.

Formation

BSN

ADN with equivalent experience

Description du poste

Hours of Work : 1800

Days Of Week : Night Shift position

Work Shift : PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

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The Patient Placement and Transfer Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) facilitates the transfer of patients to and within the Methodist Health System (MHS) System. The primary function of the position is to facilitate physicians/consumers access to MHS hospitals through the Patient Placement and Transfer Center (PPTC). The above is accomplished through the use of medical staff or organizational accepted criteria and participation in ongoing clinical improvement, hospital, and medical staff quality initiatives.

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Your Job Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required, (waiver may be granted for ADN with equivalent experience, knowledge, skills and Director Approval.)
Work Experience: 3 years or more of healthcare experience - minimum 2 years acute hospital experience, preferably Adult Critical Care and House Supervisor.
Must have current RN license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
Ability to lift, push and pull with assistance (mechanical or co- worker) the weight of an average patient/the heaviest object specific to the department.
Being able to lift 10 lbs- 50 IBS maximum and occasional lifting and/or carrying articles

Your Job Responsibilities:

Manages day to day PPTC calls. Facilitates the coordination of patient's Placement and Transfer with physicians, staff RNs, and other departments while meeting state and federal regulations (COBRA/EMTALA).
Assures PPTC calls will be processed in accordance with the standards and protocols. Identifies and reports quality issues to support Medical Staff QA.
Matches patient needs and system resources to optimize the value of the service for patients, referral sources, and for MHS System facilities.
Provides follow-up calls and communications with both internal and external customers to ensure stakeholder's needs are met.
Assures compliance with departmental standards related to PPTC workflows; receipt, tracking, documentation, format and meeting timelines.
Report trends in PPTC workflows to management team and identifies opportunities for improved performance and presents to management team.
Uses problem-solving skills to determine the best course of action, which will be satisfactory to the patient, the MD, and the hospital.
Exemplifies highest level of customer service skills and etiquette with internal and external customers, striving to be friendly and helpful on each call and to answer calls according to PPTC defined times

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness.

Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others.

Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned: