At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Looking to get away from the bedside, but still be a part of the action? BayCare Health System is currently seeking a Registered Nurse – Transfer Center to join our outstanding and compassionate team. Come join our Transfer Center team where you’ll utilize your critical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills to assist our bedside teams transfer and place their most critical patients.

The RN - Transfer Center responsibilities include:

• The facilitation of hospital transfers while adhering to EMTALA guidelines
• Collaborates with physician, and teams with patient / family / physician regarding higher level of care requests
• In addition, the Psych RN will place all internal and external behavioral health patients in the appropriate bed placement utilizing the behavioral health medical acceptance guidelines and in accordance with the Baker and Marchman Act Laws

Experience specialization is department specific:

• Med/Surg/ICU Transfer Center will require either Med/Surg, ICU or Emergency Department/Critical Care experience
• Behavioral Health Transfer Center will require Behavioral Health experience

Specific Skills:

• Delegation skills
• Work independently
• Organizational skills
• Customer service skills
• Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to position
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Medical terminology use and understanding
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Administrative and clerical skills
• Management skills
• Work with a team
• Critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills

Certifications and Licensures:

• RN (Registered Nurse)
• Preferred Case Manager

Education:

• Associate's Nursing or
• Bachelor's Nursing

Experience:

• Required 3 years Registered Nurse
• Required 3 years Medical-Surgical or Critical Care or Emergency or Behavioral Health

Facility: BayCare Health System, Central Patient Placement-HSS

Location: Carillon Outpatient Center

Status: PRN, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Shift: Shift 3

Shift 1 = Days, Shift 2 = Evenings, Shift 3 = Nights, Shift 4 = Varies

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No

Does this position fall under CMS guidelines for COVID19 vaccine or exemption?: Yes - CMS Requirements Apply

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled