Transfer Nurse

Sutter Health

Sacramento, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$82.86–$108.54 Per Hour

SKILLS

Communication Skills, Critical Care, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Emergency Care, Establish Priorities, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Hazard Analysis, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Managed Care, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Retail Management, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, The Joint Commission (TJC), Time Management

LOCATION

Sacramento, CA

POSTED

5 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMCS-Valley Administration

Position Overview:

Provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for the successful and timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients to and from affiliate facilities. Acts as the single point-of-contact, facilitating arrangements for the patient transfers/transport, and the admission and placement process. Serves as the liaison to physicians, hospitals and other care providers seeking to refer patients.

Job Description :

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EDUCATION:

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

+ RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

+ 5 years of recent relevant experience in critical care/Emergency Department; Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care with the ability to understand medical diagnoses and treatment information.

+ Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria to assess for medical necessity.

+ Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)) pertaining to healthcare practices.

+ Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology.

+ Ability to recognize an emergency or high priority situation, and take appropriate and immediate action.

+ Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

+ Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome.

+ Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.

+ Ability to communicate through verbal and written means with tact and diplomacy, and to present information to a variety of audiences.

+ Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.

+ Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

+ Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.

+ Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.

+ Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.

+ Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information.

+ Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $82.86 to $108.54 / hour

_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

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