Transfer Nurse (LVN) - PRN | Voyages Conroe

PAM Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe; Conroe (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyages Behavioral Health / PAM Health is seeking a PRN transfer center nurse (LVN) to triage and coordinate patient transfers from other facilities. The role relies on reviewing clinical needs and communicating acceptance or deflection to referral sources with prompt, accurate messaging.

Valid Texas LVN license required; prior behavioral health and case management experience preferred. This facility-based or remote position supports a 24/7 department with day and overnight shifts across US time

Qualifications

• Valid LVN license in Texas is required.
• Experience in behavioral health and case management is preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Triage and coordination of transfers from other facilities.
• Monitor triage needs and communicate acceptance or deflection.
• Collaborate with referral sources, physicians, nurses, and other teams.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

LVN license (Texas)

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.

This PRN-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 hourly position.

Education and Training:

Valid LVN license in State of Texas.

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. 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.