Transfer Nurse, Transfer Center

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in California is seeking an experienced nurse to manage transfer/transport and direct admission of patients between affiliate facilities. You will act as the single point of contact, coordinating arrangements and serving as a liaison to physicians, hospitals and care providers.

The role requires RN licensure in California, 5+ years in critical care/ED transfer center, and strong communication and organizational skills to ensure timely, compliant patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license for California at hire.
• 5 years of critical care/ED transfer center experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers/admission and acts as single point of contact.
• Liaise with physicians, hospitals and care providers to refer patients.
• Ensure timely transfer/transport and placement while applying policies.

Skills

Patient transfers

Clinical liaison

HIPAA/EMTALA

InterQual criteria

Communication skills

Collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

RN CA licensure

Job description

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Organization

SMCS-Valley Administration

Position Overview

Provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for the successful and timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients to and from affiliate facilities. Acts as the single point-of-contact, facilitating arrangements for the patient transfers/transport, and the admission and placement process. Serves as the liaison to physicians, hospitals and other care providers seeking to refer patients.

Job Description

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Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire

Preferred Experience As Typically Acquired In

• 5 years of recent relevant experience in critical care/Emergency Department; Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care with the ability to understand medical diagnoses and treatment information.
• Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria to assess for medical necessity.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)) pertaining to healthcare practices.
• Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology.
• Ability to recognize an emergency or high priority situation, and take appropriate and immediate action.
• Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired outcomes.
• Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
• Ability to communicate through verbal and written means with tact and diplomacy, and to present information to a variety of audiences.
• Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.
• Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
• Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Job Shift

Nights

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $86.60 to $121.23 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.