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)

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