Transfer Nurse (LVN) - FT Days | Voyages Conroe

PAM Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA/HSA options

Life and Disability insurance

Education/Tuition assistance

Supplemental insurance options

Auto/Home/Gym discounts

Personal travel discounts

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Voyages Behavioral Health / PAM Health is seeking a Transfer Center Nurse to provide high-quality triage and coordination of transfers from other facilities. The role uses technology to review patient needs and communicates acceptance or deflection promptly.

You will work closely with referral sources, physicians, nurses, and other staff, reporting to the Director of Assessment and Referral. Valid LVN license is required; CPI and CPR training within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Valid LVN license required.
• CPI crisis prevention training and CPR within 30 days of hire and before patient contact.
• Experience in behavioral health and substance use fields preferred; strong communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality triage and transfer coordination from other facilities.
• Monitor triage needs and communicate acceptance or deflection promptly.
• Collaborate with referral sources, physicians, nurses, and other teams.
• Review patient clinical needs using technology and document actions.
• Reports to Director of Assessment and Referral for Voyages.

Education

LVN license

CPI Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

At Voyages Behavioral Health / PAM Health, we care for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. PAM Health has over 80 hospital locations and employs over 11,000 people across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the highest level of compassionate care ensuring the best possible outcome for our patients.

What can we offer you as a full-time employee?

• Medical benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
• Life and Disability insurance benefits
• Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
• Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
• Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
• Personal Travel Discounts
• 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
• Generous Paid Benefit Time

This position is responsible for providing high quality, prompt assistance with triaging and coordination of transfers from other facilities. The transfer center nurse monitors and responds to triage needs and completes direct referral acceptance process. The nurse uses technology as a platform for reviewing patient’s clinical needs and delivers prompt communication of acceptance or deflection. This position collaborates and works closely with referral sources, physician’s, nurse’s, etc. The Transfer Center nurse reports and is accountable to the Director of Assessment and Referral for Voyages. This is an exempt position.

Education and Training:

Valid LVN license. Completion Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) and CPR within 30 days of hire and prior to patient contact.

Experience:

Previous experience in behavioral health and substance use field; working with case management, hospitals, and admissions preferred. Excellent customer services, verbal and written communication skills. Organizational and multitasking skills. May be required to work flexible hours. Position may be facility based or remote. Shifts will vary to support this 24/7 department; will include day and overnight coverage with shift time that may vary over different US time zones.