Transfer Coordinator RN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Status: PRNShift: VariableLocation: Round Rock, TexasJOB
SUMMARY
Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is looking for an RN, Associates
degree required (Bachelor's degree preferred), for the role of
Transfer Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN). Experience in Emergency
Department and/or ICU is a must for this role. The Transfer
Coordinator (RN) facilitates the transfer of patients to and within
the BSWH System. The primary purpose of the position is to
facilitate physicians/consumers access to BSWH hospitals and
physicians through the Transfer Center. Nurses in this role have
accountability for providing excellent customer service which will
result in enhanced customer satisfaction.
As a Transfer Coordinator Nurse for Baylor Scott & White Health you
will:
- Facilitate the coordination of patient transfers with
physicians, staff RNs, and other departments while meeting state
and federal regulations (COBRA/EMTALA); plan of care to optimize
patient outcomes and decrease length of stay in an unbiased,
standardized manner.
- Follow protocols to secure timely and accurate information from
referring institutions and physicians and use the information
regarding patient needs, and the broad array of system resources,
to optimize the value of the service for all system
facilities.
- Use information from available electronic systems to provide
direction to caller regarding patient disposition and contacts
appropriate medical staff to accept patient. Contact appropriate
staff to secure bed for transferred patients.
- Ensure documentation is concise and meets standards utilizing
all appropriate forms.
- Assure Transfer Center calls will be processed in accordance
with the standards and protocols. Monitor call wait times and
assists all team members to identify strategies which promote short
wait times and efficiency.
- Provide follow-up calls and communications with both internal
and external customers to meet the needs of the patient. Addresses
concerns immediately to report issues consistent with the issue
resolution standards.Why Baylor Scott & White Health At Baylor
Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier
communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the state
of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality
health plan and an award-winning research institute, you'll enjoy
endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of
healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you'll be joining a
team that's committed to better. Because better never settles. And
neither should you. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system
in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott
& White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career
opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals. The
Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to
innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every
day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a
passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we
serve.Baylor Scott & White Health is the most awarded system in
Texas, and a Certified Great Place to Work! Consider a career move
to Memorial Hospital and join our exceptional nursing team
committed to something better.QUALIFICATIONS
- Education - Associate's
- Experience - 3 Years of Experience
- Certification/License/Registration -
Registered Nurse (RN)
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Round Rock , Transfer Coordinator RN, Healthcare , Round Rock, Texas
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