Registered Nurse Patient Transfer Nights

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Tampa is seeking an experienced RN to support patient flow and bed management overnight. You will collaborate with nursing teams to ensure timely admissions, transfers, and accurate bed assignments in accordance with hospital policy.

The role requires nursing licensure, 1+ year of clinical experience, and strong communication skills. BLS is preferred and ACLS is optional depending on unit needs. Join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate, safe care.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to manage patient flow and promotes timely placement.
• Screen patients by diagnosis to assign bed placements.
• Relay bed assignments and verify no name conflicts.
• Prioritize admissions/transfers based on acuity and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate courteously with internal and external customers.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Screening criteria

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Our Promise To You:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

3100 E FLETCHER AVE

City:

TAMPA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33613

Job Description:

• Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in managing patient flow, promoting timely patient placement by following hospital policy for admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Performs screening of patients by diagnosis according to utilization guidelines provided by the PRO prior to admission to appropriately assign bed assignments.
• Relays bed assignments to department personnel/receiving nursing units at the time of patient’s admission and verifies that patients with same or like names are not placed in the same room.
• Prioritizes admissions/transfers based on acuity, services needed by the patient, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Communicates courteously with internal and external customers in person or on the telephone.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.

Schedule:

• 3x12s
• Nights

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Must possess the knowledge in medical and allied health services necessary to utilize screening criteria measured against the documented medical record. [Required]
• Must be knowledgeable about medical terminology, levels of care, treatment modalities, and the health care delivery system with demonstrated ability to abstract medical information and interpret patient records. [Required]
• Requires good interpersonal skills with ability to relate well with administration, physicians, patients, and other hospital employees. [Required]

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ years clinical experience [Required]

Licenses And Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]

Pay Range:

$31.85 - $52.76

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.