The RN Transfer Center, under the supervision of the Director and/or Clinical Manager, is responsible for facilitating admissions/transfers to and within NAH. S/he maintains the Physician Referral Line service to provide timely access to area specialists as needed. S/he will direct, delegate, and coordinate the process needed for patient access NAH. S/he follows accepted nursing practice, policy, and procedures. S/he performs procedures that are within the scope of department and nursing practice. S/he seeks assistance and support when necessary, assists in data collection, and facilitates admissions or transfer of patients for patient care. Maintains accountability for own practice and those functions s/he delegates. Within a specified work period, plans and coordinates patient placement and physician consults. |
Administrative * Updates Daily Bed Poll in accordance with Emergency Management Systems. * Clerical duties to include: use of computer systems and applications, faxing, scanning, printing, etc. * Assists with ensuring the physician on call roster is kept up-to-date. |
Patient Care * Obtains pertinent medical history and information from referring physician. * Prioritizes and problem solves to meet changes in patient needs with regard to admission/transfer/resource availability. * Makes appropriate specialist referrals per the Single Provider Acceptance policy. * Collaborates with House Supervisor to ensure the level of care and resources are available for patient acceptance. * Communicates with referring facilities regarding updates, changes, transport, etc. * Coordinates wait and return visits. |
Data/Reporting * Ensures that data entry into Cerner applications, and Transfer Center software is accurate and timely. * Completes a thorough and timely record of all admissions and transfers * Reports hospital deaths to the PBX operator and House Supervisor, per FMC policy. * Assists in data collection and reporting as needed. * Responsible for sending out inpatient STEMI alerts in a timely manner. |
Bed Placement * Collaborates with the House Supervisor in the placement or transfer of patients. * Makes appropriate admission status assignments, taking into account diagnostic tests, labs, etc. |
Compliance/Safety * If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. * Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame. * Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Vigilanz tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. * Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards, to include policies and procedures. |
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