RN / Registered Nurse Job in Austin, Texas / Hospital
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Standard Qualifications: POSITION SUMMARY The ONE CALL Center Transfer Nurse is responsible for triage of patients to an appropriate HCA Central & West Texas Division hospital through IP and ED transfers and Direct Admissions. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for accepting and tracking all hospital patient transfers and transports. Must be proficient in EMTALA and document all transfers on transfer intake sheet. The Transfer Nurse is responsible for completing the feedback loop regarding successful/unsuccessful patient transfer to receiving facility and any status changes during that transfer Communicates with physicians and their offices and outlying facilities if bed placement of a specific patient will be problematic. Uses critical thinking skills to determine the best course of action which will be satisfactory to the patient, the physician, and the hospital. Works collaboratively with other team members as required to develop and implement the plan of care. Consults with on-call physician and/or urgent care physicians on patient care and advice when appropriate. Establishes and maintains a high degree of awareness and knowledge of each CWT Division hospital's medical staff, services, and specialty services. Makes suggestions and utilizes creative thinking and acquired knowledge to assist in assessing situations and improving department decision-making and action. Proficient in running Teletracking, Bed Management and other Call and office-oriented systems as needed. Provides assistance in maintaining accurate database of information. Assists in data collection, monitoring, evaluation, and analyzing of triage problems for the purpose of developing and implementing protocols, policies and procedures. Exhibits excellent customer relationship skills, including telephone and personal contact with all of the call center's internal and external customer groups, i.e.,CWT Division hospitals, referral hospitals, clinics, physicians and their office staffs, EMS, etc. Deals effectively with unsatisfied customers using STUDOR principals. Confidentiality is maintained in sensitive situations or when dealing with classified materials.
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