Registered Nurse (RN) - Transfer Center

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long-term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Transfer Center, coordinating admissions and transfers to Tenet hospitals. You will work with referring facilities and hospital staff to facilitate patient placement and maintain EMTALA compliance.

The role requires 4+ years in acute care and a Texas RN license, with preferred Bachelor’s degree and prior ER/CC or leadership experience. Benefits support professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Texas State RN license is required.
• ER/CC or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transfer center operations and bed flow.
• Facilitate direct admissions and hospital transfers to Tenet hospitals.
• Maintain EMTALA compliance and regulatory documentation.
• Serve as clinical resource for transfer center staff.

Skills

Nursing

Coordination

EMTALA knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

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.

At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

The Registered Nurse Transfer Center is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the transfer process. Responsible for coordinating direct admissions and hospital transfers to and from community hospitals with the intent to transfer each patient to an appropriate Tenet hospital. Works collaboratively to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staffs in representation of Tenet Healthcare Mission and Values. Serves as a clinical resource for non-nursing transfer center staff, with responsibility for clinical decisions and appropriate documentation. Maintains working knowledge of EMTALA and other regulations governing patient transfers. Utilizes applicable systems to facilitate bed flow and expedite patient placement. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of Nursing
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 4 years of experience in an acute care setting
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: ER/Critical Care or in a charge nurse, house supervisor or other management experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.