Transfer/Admit Center Nurse

Company: Asante
Location: Medford
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

Transfer/Admit Center Nurse Req #: 2228Facility: Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center Location: Medford, OR Department: TAC (1000-81103) Category: Nursing - Professional/Administrative Schedule: On Call Shift/Schedule: 1st Shift - Days Union Position: No Transfer/Admit Center Nurse Position Overview Please contact Tami Garcia for more information, The Transfer/Admit Center Nurse coordinates the assignment of patient admissions for Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Performs initial admission screening using approved clinical guidelines to ensure patient admissions and bed assignments are consistent with current policy and procedure. Works in collaboration with multiple departments within the hospital and participates in bed management meetings with hospital staff. Identifies and communicates bed utilization issues. Identifies and reports barriers to patient transfers and admissions efficiency. As a Transfer/Admit Center Nurse at Asante, you will have the opportunity to: * Identify available beds and coordinate assignment of patient beds within the hospital using knowledge and appropriate utilization of unit admission criteria * Work with physicians and/or staff to prioritize admissions, intra-hospital transfers, and inter-hospital transfers. Maximizes resources to avoid diversion of patients * Ensure appropriate coordination of room turnover in collaboration with central transport and housekeeping dispatch staff and supervisors * Work with Emergency department and other nursing units to facilitate admissions and bed assignments in an expeditious manner * Regularly communicate with nursing units to validate patient census (ADT) against actual empty beds * Identify trends related to bed utilization, transfer and movement through facility, reporting barriers to patient throughput to management * Prepare statistical reports related to bed utilization and transfers QUALIFICATIONS Education * Bachelors degree or equivalent education and experience may be considered * Bachelors degree in nursing preferred Experience * Two years clinical nursing experience demonstrating knowledge of nursing process, patient flow and coordination with multiple departments * Three years clinical nursing experience preferred * Experience in Utilization Review, Critical Care or Emergency Department preferred License/Certification * Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing. Will consider candidates with RN licensure from out of state - but Oregon license is required by start date * Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start Compensation & Benefits * Competitive starting salary * Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness * Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution * Generous Earned Time Off * Tuition reimbursement after one year of service About Asante and Southern Oregon Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect. At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community: Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans

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