OU Medicine
Registered Nurse (RN) - Transfer Center Coordinator
OU Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
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Oklahoma Citytime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R0061098## **Position Title:**Registered Nurse (RN) - Transfer Center Coordinator## **Department:**Patient Logistics Center## **Job Description:**## Transfer Center Coordinator - RN - Patient Logistics## Shift: Full-Time - 7A-7P (Rotating Weekends)## OU Medicine - Oklahoma City, OK*The Patient Logistics Center RN serves as a representative for OU Medicine transfers from community hospitals throughout the state and surrounding areas to our three hospitals (OU Medical Center, The Children's Hospital, and OU Medical Center Edmond).
This position also serves as a liaison for physician to physician communication and patient advocate.***General Description:**Under general supervision, responsible for triage of patients to the appropriate hospital.**Essential Responsibilities:***Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.
Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.** Responsible for triage of patients to an appropriate hospital through inpatient and emergency department transfers and Direct Admissions* Utilizing a computerized system of approved clinical protocols, the will assess, educate and advise referring facilities of the appropriateness of transfer referral request providing safe, effective and appropriate dispositions of care* Communicates patient information to the Physicians and Nursing Units for acceptance and patient bed assignment* Receives requests for patient admission to hospital, patient internal transfers and notifications of discharges for OUMC* Assigns patient’s beds, as appropriate, and maintains list of pending admits under the supervision/direction of the Bed Management Coordinator* Receives a written physician’s order to admit, register or schedule a patient* Maintains various reports and logs, as appropriate* Maintains/updates Teletracking on an ongoing basis* Delegates tasks to supporting staff.**General Responsibilities:*** Performs other duties as assigned**Minimum Qualifications:****Education:** Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing**Experience:** Two (2) years inpatient RN experience.
Critical care experience preferred.**Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:** Possession of a valid temporary license or permanent license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse prior to entrance on duty.
Permanent license must be obtained within 3 months of appointment. BLS required upon hire. Additional certifications may be required based on department assignment, see attached for details.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with physicians and other employees in following verbal and written instructions. Excellent typing skills. Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on providing customer service to internal and external customers. Good computer skills with familiarity of Teletracking and/or ability to learn Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of commonly used hospital based computer programs would be helpful. Ability to relay information accurately and concisely.
Ability to work closely with multiple disciplines in the healthcare setting.
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks.*OU Medicine has a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, but our offerings go beyond traditional packages. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs and goals both inside and outside of the work environment, brings additional rewards that create peace of mind for you and your family.*## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** **to login.**## **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.**### **OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.**### **Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.***Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.* #J-18808-Ljbffr
Oklahoma Citytime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R0061098## **Position Title:**Registered Nurse (RN) - Transfer Center Coordinator## **Department:**Patient Logistics Center## **Job Description:**## Transfer Center Coordinator - RN - Patient Logistics## Shift: Full-Time - 7A-7P (Rotating Weekends)## OU Medicine - Oklahoma City, OK*The Patient Logistics Center RN serves as a representative for OU Medicine transfers from community hospitals throughout the state and surrounding areas to our three hospitals (OU Medical Center, The Children's Hospital, and OU Medical Center Edmond).
This position also serves as a liaison for physician to physician communication and patient advocate.***General Description:**Under general supervision, responsible for triage of patients to the appropriate hospital.**Essential Responsibilities:***Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.
Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.** Responsible for triage of patients to an appropriate hospital through inpatient and emergency department transfers and Direct Admissions* Utilizing a computerized system of approved clinical protocols, the will assess, educate and advise referring facilities of the appropriateness of transfer referral request providing safe, effective and appropriate dispositions of care* Communicates patient information to the Physicians and Nursing Units for acceptance and patient bed assignment* Receives requests for patient admission to hospital, patient internal transfers and notifications of discharges for OUMC* Assigns patient’s beds, as appropriate, and maintains list of pending admits under the supervision/direction of the Bed Management Coordinator* Receives a written physician’s order to admit, register or schedule a patient* Maintains various reports and logs, as appropriate* Maintains/updates Teletracking on an ongoing basis* Delegates tasks to supporting staff.**General Responsibilities:*** Performs other duties as assigned**Minimum Qualifications:****Education:** Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing**Experience:** Two (2) years inpatient RN experience.
Critical care experience preferred.**Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:** Possession of a valid temporary license or permanent license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse prior to entrance on duty.
Permanent license must be obtained within 3 months of appointment. BLS required upon hire. Additional certifications may be required based on department assignment, see attached for details.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with physicians and other employees in following verbal and written instructions. Excellent typing skills. Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on providing customer service to internal and external customers. Good computer skills with familiarity of Teletracking and/or ability to learn Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of commonly used hospital based computer programs would be helpful. Ability to relay information accurately and concisely.
Ability to work closely with multiple disciplines in the healthcare setting.
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks.*OU Medicine has a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, but our offerings go beyond traditional packages. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs and goals both inside and outside of the work environment, brings additional rewards that create peace of mind for you and your family.*## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** **to login.**## **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.**### **OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.**### **Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.***Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.* #J-18808-Ljbffr