Seasonal Hca Transfer Center Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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This is a full time night shift role. 7pm-7am. Weekend availability required.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Transfer Center RN? At HCA HealthOne, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

The RN Coordinator uses acquired nursing knowledge and experience to facilitate the transfer, transport, and placement of patients for all HCA facilities within the markets served. The position collects clinical information relative to a patient movement request and then facilitates the patient’s movement by matching the patient’s clinical needs to the facility with bed capacity and service capability, including collaboration for appropriate bed placement within the facility in accordance with the current transfer center processes. The RN Coordinator demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills while working with multiple and various departments within each hospital to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staff. The position works closely with the leadership team at each facility to identify, trend, and report barriers to patient throughput and patient safety, for optimal clinical outcomes for the patient. This position will use customer service skills and professional communication standards to positively interact with peers, customers, and supervisors. 

What you will do in this role:

• Performs all transfer center functions, including centralized patient placement, in a timely, customer centered professional manner with the aid of a computer database consisting of facility service profiles, approved clinical protocols, established patient care protocols, and healthcare information
• Coordinates transfer of emergent, urgent and elective patients to a final destination facility from all potential referral sources to include but not limited to hospitals, clinics, post-acute centers, and physician offices via a single call to initiate acceptance and expedite decision making relative to a potential transfer
• Facilitates patient throughput to a final destination facility with an ongoing focus on quality and efficiency, providing follow-up to all participants of the transfer
• Works well with others and promotes teamwork by demonstration of good team member behaviors.
• Patient placement functions will ensure timely bed placement, appropriate bed assignment, and provide accurate patient information to assist with the development of an initial plan of care
• Ensures accurate and concurrent data collection and maintenance in both patient record and center workflow systems
• Proficient in navigating and documenting in all technology platforms and other call and office-oriented systems as needed
• Demonstrates the ability to process patient acuity utilizing critical thinking skills, clinical decision making, and acquired knowledge to assist in assessing situations and facilitate patient flow through the continuum of care
• Demonstrates the ability to triage and prioritize patient information and communicate an accurate clinical presentation of the patient for accepting physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients of all ages and clinical service need
• Serves as a consultant and mediator for physicians (and their offices), NP’s, PA’s, nurses, and ancillary staff
• Communicates professionally with referring facilities and physicians and receiving physicians and facilities regarding all patient transfers, potential bed placements, and assists with coordinating patient movement from one facility to another
• Uses problem-solving skills to determine the course of action to generate the best patient clinical outcome, the physicians’ preferences, and the transferring and receiving hospitals. Critical thinking skills will be utilized to ensure every patient transfer promotes the well-being and safety of the patient
• Tracks and trends barriers to patient intake flow; makes recommendations and develops action plans to improve processes and systems
• Participates in daily bed management meetings when working in the CPP function of the transfer center (possibly virtual) and effectively communicates resources and issues to appropriate area of each facility
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements such as EMTALA, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives; monitors self-compliance and implements process changes to ensure compliance to such regulations and quality initiatives
• Recommends process change if needed to create a more efficient customer centered process
• Utilizes other team members and their experience and background when applicable to ensure best plan of care for the patient

What requirements you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ related clinical experience in an acute care setting (ED or Critical Care preferred)
• RN License in the states where the HCA facilities for that Division are located – multi-state license required if Transfer Center covers more than a single state (may be obtained upon hire)
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of hospital and clinical operations and patient care practices
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, analytical and critical thinking, prioritization, negotiation, conflict resolution, proactive decision making
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and electronic formats
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Obtain knowledge of state and national rules and regulations, including EMTALA
• Must be independent, driven, self-motivated, and passionate with an exceptional work ethic, integrity and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Internet searches, and relevant databases
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to follow through on issues
• Ability to work effectively with other employees and external parties

Scheduling Requirements:

• 12 Hour Shifts - Required
• Flexibility in scheduling - Required
• Rotating Weekends - Required
• Holiday Shifts - Required

HCA HealthOne offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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