Overview

Join our team as a full-time, Days shift, Transfer Coordinator Registered Nurse in Tyler, TX. You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. 

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more

Your team is bigger than your department:

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

Responsible for emergency patient transfer coordination and communications for the UT Health East Texas System. Coordinators will work with Emergency Department, EMS, AirOne, Medical Staff, and any referring hospitals to accomplish a rapid and efficient transfer. This entails effective communication with the Medical Staff and all ancillary Emergency Service Staff in promoting safe and appropriate transfer acceptance and delivery. Personnel will coordinate Rapid Response Code Activations, including Trauma, STEMI, Code Stroke, and the Radiology Team. Personnel will also

coordinate for Emergency Safety and activate for Disaster Preparedness in compliance with the Safety Policy and Procedure. Personnel will maintain and verify the Physician On-Call Active listing for referral and Hospital distribution. Personnel will understand and support the UT Health East Texas Mission, Vision, and Values and adhere to hospital policies and procedures. Some overtime and call-back may be required.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelors of Nursing Required
• Current TX RN License
• BLS required

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years in emergency or critical care hospital setting preferred
• 1-2 years previous EMS and/or communications experience preferred