Registered Nurse - Admit Transfer Center - Night Shift

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a dedicated RN for the Admit-Transfer Center, a hub coordinating admissions and transfers across MUSC’s 16-hospital system in South Carolina. The RN acts as a clinical resource, guiding transfers from MUSC and outside facilities while using EPIC and related technologies.

The role requires 5 years of RN experience, ADN as a base, BSN preferred, and SC license with BLS; some positions may require ACLS.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• 5 years of RN experience; leadership roles preferred.
• SC nursing licensure or compact license required; BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS certification may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact to facilitate patient transfers to MUSC facilities and partner hospitals.
• Collaborate with Patient Placement representatives; act as a clinical resource and facilitator.
• Direct transfers, admissions, bed requests from inpatient, outpatient, clinics and pre-admits; coordinate cardiovascular and medical/surgical services.

Skills

Nursing leadership

EPIC experience

Patient throughput

Communication skills

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC is seeking a dedicated and skilled nurse for our high-volume Admit Transfer Center. This elite team of professionals is the hub for all admissions and transfers across our 16-hospital system in South Carolina and manages approximately 2000 beds, coordinating approximately 1500 transfers monthly and 1000 phone calls daily. The RN will be a key contact, facilitating patient transfers to MUSC hospitals from MUSC as well as non-MUSC facilities. This position collaborates with our Patient Placement representatives and acts as a clinical resource and facilitator. The RN will utilize technology for multi-faceted communications and apply nursing knowledge derived from education and experience. This position will help direct transfers, admissions, bed requests from inpatient, outpatient, clinics, pre-admits, and requests for cardiovascular and medical/surgical services.

Meet the Team

Medical University of South Carolina Admit-Transfer Center

Minimum Training and Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to initiate education for BSN within 2 years and complete within four years of hire date. Employees are required to sign an agreement regarding the education requirement.

Minimum Experience

5 years of work experience as a Registered Nurse. Leadership experience, including Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, and/or Nurse Manager preferred. Experience with EPIC and patient flow/throughput in a call center environment preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Shift Information

(3) 12-hour shifts per week 7pm - 7am Rotating Holidays, Weekends, and Storm Coverage required for all positions

Additional Job Description Physical Requirements

• (C) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift
• 2) (F) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift
• 3) (I) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift
• Ability to perform job functions while standing.
• (C) Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
• (C) Ability to perform job functions while walking.
• (C) Ability to climb stairs.
• (I) Ability to work indoors.
• (C) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
• (I) Ability to work from elevated areas.
• (F) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• (F) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• (I) Ability to bend at the waist.
• (C) Ability to twist at the waist.
• (F) Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• (F) Ability to perform “pinching” operations.
• (F) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• (C) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
• (C) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
• (C) Ability to reach overhead.
• (F) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• (C) Ability to fully use both legs.
• (C) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• (F) Ability to reach in all directions.
• (C) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• (I) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
• (I) Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.
• (I) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• (F) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected.
• (C) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
• (C) Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• (C) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• (C) Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• (C) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• (C) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• (C) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• (C) Ability to work rotating shifts.
• (F) Ability to work overtime as required.
• (F) Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
• (C) *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• (C) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• (C) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Career Opportunities

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location.

About MUSC

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.