Transfer Center Nurse II

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Schedule options

Job summary

Tower Health is looking for a Transfer Center Nurse to efficiently coordinate patient movements within its health system, working collaboratively with medical staff to enhance the transfer and admission process. This is an integral role for maintaining patient flow across multiple hospitals.

The position includes generous benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for clinical growth in a progressive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience is required.
• Must hold a PA Registered Nurse License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient movements within the Health System.
• Work with physicians and staff to enhance admission and transfer processes.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Excellent Teamwork Skills

General Clerical Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Multi Line Telephone Operational Skill

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Strong Team Player

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary

• The Transfer Center Nurse coordinates the movement and placement of all patients within the Health System, including but not limited to transfers, direct admits, and admissions to all Tower Hospitals.
• This position works in conjunction with physicians and hospital staff to prioritize and communicate with all departments as appropriate to maximize efficiency and expedite the admission and transfer processes.

Why Tower Direct?

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Variety of schedule options to meet your needs, including a compounding weekend and night shift differential and per diem pay incentives
• Progressive clinical interventions

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse License

Required Skills

• Customer Service Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Teamwork Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.