Registered Nurse (RN) - Transfer Center

Abrazo Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Phoenix is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate Transfer Center transfers from the initial call through patient discharge, delivering high-quality service to physicians, nurses, patients and other medical professionals.

The role emphasizes timely referrals, clear communication of patient condition and treatment plans, and collaboration with receiving facilities, transport teams, and sending facilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Experience: 4 years clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Licensure: Current Arizona, or other compact state, Registered Nurse license; BLS.
• BSN preferred; ACLS or other advanced certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all referrals to the Transfer Center program in a timely manner.
• Contact the receiving nurse to outline the patient’s condition, treatment plan and orders.
• Assist with development and implementation of educational programs for nurses.
• Facilitate physician-to-physician communication.
• Communicate with sending facility to assure follow-up with Physician accomplished.
• Assist sending facility with use of air or ground transport of patient.
• Telephone receiving facility Admitting Department to admit patient.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

InterQual knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

To coordinate Transfer Center transfers from the initial call through patient discharge and follow-up, providing the highest quality service to physicians, nurses, patients and other medical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all referrals to the Transfer Center program in a timely manner
• Contact the receiving nurse to outline the patient’s condition, medical treatment plan and physical orders to prepare him/her for the patient’s arrival
• Assist with development and implementation of educational programs for nurses (i.e. Lunch & Learns, ACNS, etc.)
• Facilitate physician-to-physician communication
• Communicate with sending facility to assure follow-up with Physician accomplished
• Assist sending facility with use of air or ground transport of patient
• Telephone receiving facility Admitting Department to admit patient

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Associates Degree in Nursing, or equivalent, from an accredited program.
  • Experience: 4 years clinical experience in an acute care setting.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Current Arizona, or other compact state, Registered Nurse license; BLS.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Experience: RN experience in an ER/Trauma, Neurosciences and/or Cardiovascular setting. Knowledge of, and the ability to apply InterQual criteria.
  • Certifications/Registration: ACLS; Applicable professional certification i.e. CCRN, CEN, CNRN
• Special Skills:
  • Must possess the ability to interact and communicate in English, both orally and written, with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and families in an effective manner, exhibiting tact, enthusiasm, and patience.
  • Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.

Organization Description

Tenet’s hospital operations segment includes 52 acute care and specialty hospitals in nine states, as well as other facilities such as primary and specialty care clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, micro-hospitals and off-campus emergency departments. Our hospitals are well known for delivering excellent medical care and offering a complete range of services tailored to the needs of each community we serve. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world’s leading technologies, we work with multidisciplinary teams of physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to the good health and well-being of our neighbors. Tenet also offers opportunities to work at the corporate level in Dallas, TX and in the markets we serve. Corporate and executive positions support the mission of the enterprise.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.