RN TRANSFER COORDINATOR

Froedtert Health; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to facilitate patient transfers within its health network. This role involves coordinating emergency and non-emergency transfer requests, ensuring timely and courteous service while adhering to established hospital protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize patient needs effectively. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence in patient care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid time off

Career Pathways & Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

403b Retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Healthy Contributions

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• 4+ years of nursing experience with 3+ years in acute care nursing.
• Requires current Wisconsin RN License or Multi-state Nursing License.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient transfers and coordinate requests promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing for timely patient placement.

Skills

Patient Transfer Coordination

Clinical Information Collection

Problem-Solving Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Knowledge of EMTALA Regulations

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Active Enrollment in Bachelor's Program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility.

This job is ON-SITE.

FTE: 0.300000

Shift: Shift 2

Work schedule: Mondays/Thursdays from 1300-2130, and every third weekend. Holidays as assigned.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for facilitating patient transfers to Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, and Froedtert Community Hospitals. The individual will attend emergency and non-emergency transfer requests and coordinate all transfer requests promptly and courteously. Collect pertinent clinical information from the sending provider, including the patient's diagnosis/es, diagnostic test results, current treatment plan, past medical/surgical history, and the reason for the transfer. Together with the accepting physician and the sending provider, the individual will respond appropriately using discretion and independent judgment to determine the appropriate level of care/location selection, transport mode (air/ground), and the type of unit. In-depth knowledge of the EMTALA regulation for ED transfers is required, acting as a resource to key stakeholders. The ability to effectively prioritize the transfer based on patient acuity and clinical information presented while following established hospital workflows and protocols is essential. This individual must be able to employ problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment. All discussions pertaining to the transfer request are to be documented in EPIC as part of the transfer documentation. Constant collaboration with physicians, nursing, admitting, and hospital patient flow is necessary to ensure that patients are transferred in a timely manner, meeting hospital standards. Work closely with hospital patient flow to strategize patient placement to optimize occupancy for each hospital. Cooperate and communicate effectively with other team members to accomplish the workload. The individual will facilitate consult requests from outside facility providers with Froedtert & MCW physicians, actively participate in conference calls, document for the provider's behalf, and attend to transfer needs resulting from the consultation. When working shifts between 0000-0800, the individual is also cross-trained to assist with patient phone triage when needed.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of 4 years of nursing experience, with at least 3 years in acute care nursing, is required. Previous critical care or ED experience as an RN is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Bachelors in Nursing is required. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, either an additional 3 years of experience or active enrollment in a Bachelor's program with a defined end date is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Requires a current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health:
Froedtert Health offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff. Depending on your role, you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity - Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel, and other work-life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin, supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research, and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians, and more than 45 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages, and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.