Transfer/Admit Center Nurse - Based in Medford, OR - Relocation Available

Company: Asante
Location: Medford
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Transfer/Admit Center Nurse FTE/Hours: FTE: 0.300000 - Flexible Work Force Position- Day Shift Hours Salary: Typical starting range is $39.14 to $48.92, based on years of relevant experience and education.WHY ASANTEAsante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. POSITION SUMMARYThe Transfer/Admit Center Nurse works as part of a high functioning team coordinating the assignment of patient admissions and performs initial admission screening using approved clinical guidelines to ensure patient admissions and bed assignments are consistent with current policy and procedure. The successful incumbent will also work in collaboration with multiple departments within the hospital and participates in bed management meetings with hospital staff. Other responsibilities will include identifying and communicating bed utilization issues in addition to identifying and reporting barriers to patient transfers and admissions efficiency.QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• Associates in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a healthcare related field and experience may be consideredExperience
  • 2 years of clinical nursing experience demonstrating knowledge of nursing process, patient flow and coordination with multiple departments, is requiredPlease note: Preference will be given to candidates having both experience and educationLicensure/Certifications
    • Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing required upon start
    • Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified by the American Heart Associate (AHA) required upon startSkills/Abilities
      • Ability to prioritize job responsibilities and organize workload
      • Effectively communicate information related to system, departmental, and patient processes
      • Demonstrates flexibility in workload adjustments and volume
      • Ability to collaborate in a team environment with healthcare professionals and departments, both internally and externally
      • Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively represent department to the public and interact with fellow team members, nursing/physician/ancillary staff, third-party payors and patients/families
      • Project management skills; technical support with computer skills; critical thinking; leadership attributes; problem solving skills; ability to gather data and report on findings, preferredWhat We Offer
        • Competitive starting wage
        • 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 serviceWhat We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)
          • Competitive starting wage
          • An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
          • Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
          • Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contributionAbout Asante and Southern OregonAsante 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 - TeamworkAsante 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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