Acute Care, Bed Management, Capacity Management, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Data, Clinical Support, Decision Support, Demographics, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Management, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Diagnosis, Neuroscience, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Operational Support, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management
Join an onsite team that plays a critical role in coordinating patient care across the healthcare system.
Work Style: Onsite
Location: Gainesville, FL
FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE)
The UF Health Transfer and Patient Flow Center Registered Nurse coordinates all external and internal patient transfers across the UF Health system, ensuring seamless access to care across hospitals, campuses, and care settings.
Provides “one-call” access for referring physicians and facilities, facilitating timely connections to the most appropriate UF Health facility, service line, and provider based on patient needs, system capacity, and clinical capabilities.
Collaborates with clinical teams, physicians, and operational leaders to optimize patient flow, support capacity management, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care coordination across the enterprise.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Apply clinical expertise to interpret diagnoses, assess patient acuity, and identify specialized care requirements
- Coordinate transfers for specialty services including Trauma, STEMI, Stroke, Neurosciences, Burn, and other high-acuity programs
- Ensure patients are directed to the appropriate level of care across the system
System Collaboration & Compliance
- Serve as a system-wide clinical resource supporting patient flow, capacity management, and throughput optimization
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including EMTALA and Access to Care laws
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, bed management teams, and operational leaders across all UF Health entities
Operational Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and registration functions
- Collect and manage demographic, financial, and clinical data to support care coordination
- Support operational decision-making and system-wide efficiency initiatives
Qualifications:
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- BSN required within three (3) years of hire for nurses hired after April 30, 2014
- Professional nursing board certification in a specialty area preferred
- Specialty certification required within two (2) years of hire for nurses hired after June 30, 2011
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Florida