RN / Registered Nurse / Transfer Coordinator / PT / Nights

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environ

Career development opportunitieswithin

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

401(K) with company match anddiscount

Generous Paid Time Off

Free basic life insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX seeks an experienced registered nurse to support the Transfer Center and patient admission processes. This role coordinates bed assignment with admitting physicians, Nursing, and the business office to optimize placement and throughput.

The position emphasizes service excellence, adherence to policies, and participation in quality improvement, with opportunity for career growth within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license is required.
• In-hospital clinical experience is required.
• Ability to make independent decisions with strong organizational skills.
• Computer literacy and basic software skills are required.
• Manager or supervisory experience is desirable.
• Public contact work is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bed assignment with admitting physicians, Nursing, Transfer Center and business office admitting personnel.
• Obtain, document and facilitate physician admitting orders in accordance with standards.
• Collaborate with admitting physicians to ensure appropriate patient placement.
• Facilitate throughput using triage and critical thinking skills.
• Follow policies and procedures for coordinating patient admissions.
• Complete logs/orders/forms to finalize admission, discharge or transfer processes.
• Cross-train to other duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor/Director.
• Accept additional duties as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement within the Department and Institution.

Skills

RN License (Texas)

In-hospital clinical experience

Independent decision making

Computer skills

Manager/Supervisor experience desirabl

Public contact experience recommended

Typing/keyboard skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position Summary

This position functions under the supervision of the Transfer Center Director. Facilitates a “One Call” process to coordinate and support the direct admission process of patients to NWTHS. This position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Provision of Services

• This position collaborates with admitting Physicians, Nursing, Transfer Center and business office admitting personnel to perform appropriate bed assignment/placement.
• Obtains, documents and facilitates physician admitting orders complying with appropriate and approved standards as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.
• Collaborates with admitting physicians utilizing appropriate clinical knowledge and critical decision making to ensure appropriate placement of patients within the institution.
• Facilitate through-put by using appropriate triage and critical thinking skills.
• Follows appropriate policies and procedures as set forth by the organization for the purpose of assessing and coordinating patient admissions.
• Responsible for performing phone and computer functions and completing various logs/orders/forms in[1]order to complete the admission, discharge or transfer processes.
• Cross-train to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor/Director.
• Accept additional duties as assigned.
• Understands, participates in, and contributes to quality improvement process for the Department and Institution.
• Assumes responsibility for position’s impact on the departmental budget as it relates to the overall functioning of the organization.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Texas
• Previous in-hospital clinical experience is required
• Independent decision making and organizational skills
• Computer experience required
• Manager/Supervisor experience desirable
• Previous public contact work is recommended
• Typing/keyboard skills

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