RN Transfer Coordinator -Coordination Center

0 Standard Hours: 20.00

• Shift 2 Shift Details: Mixed of 1200
• 2030 & 1300
• 2130 on weekdays. Every 3rd weekend 1300
• 2130. Holidays as assigned Job

• This position is responsible for facilitating patient transfers to Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, and Froedtert Community Hospitals. The individual will attend emergency and non-emergency transfer request and coordinate all transfer request promptly and courteously. Collect pertinent clinical information from sending provider, not limiting to the patient's diagnosis/es, diagnostic test results, current treatment plan, past medical / surgical history, and the reason for the transfer. Together with the accepting physician and the sending provider, the individual will also be required to respond appropriately using discretion and independent judgment to a wide variety of requests to determine appropriate level of care/location selection, transport mode (air/ground) and the type of unit. In depth knowledge of the EMTALA regulation for ED transfers and act as a resource to key stakeholders. Ability to effectively prioritize the transfer based on patient acuity and clinical information presented and following established hospital workflows and protocols. Often must actively participate in difficult or critical situations. This individual must be able to employ problem solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment. All discussion pertaining to the transfer request are to be documented in EPIC as part of the transfer documentation. Constantly collaborates with physicians, nursing, admitting, and hospital patient flow to ensure that patients are transferred in a timely manner, meeting the hospital standards. Work closely with hospital patient flow to strategize patient placement to ensure that patients are placed in the right location and optimize the occupancy for each hospital. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload. The individual will also facilitate consult requests from outside facility provider with Froedtert & MCW physicians. Actively participate in the conference call, document for the provider's behalf and attend to transfer needs that results from the consultation. When working shifts between 0000
• 0800, the individual is also cross trained to assist with patient phone triage when needed. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: A minimum of 4 years of nursing experience, in which at least 3 years is in acute care, nursing is required. Previous critical care or ED experienced as an RN is preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Associates in nursing required. Bachelor’s in nursing is preferred. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing. Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262
• 439
• 1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262
• 439
• 1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

Evenings shift