What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transfer RN position at Willis-Knighton Health System?
This position is responsible for interactions between centralized patient placement, staffing, all physicians, internal and external customers. This position will be regarded as an overseer of patient flow as it pertains to direct admissions and all transfers. This position coordinates and makes placement decisions for all facilities based upon facility volume, clinical acuity, physician discretion, and available services.
This position will be expected to work closely with patient flow coordinators, operators, front line staff, and the nursing supervisors to promote proper patient placement and improved patient flow. Additionally, it is expected that this position will appropriately and thoroughly document interactions with internal and external customers in a timely, appropriate, and thorough manner. This is a highly accountable position, responsible for making patient flow prioritization and placement decisions for all entities within the Willis Knighton Health System and acts as a representative of the health system in any dealings with outside facilities and physician offices. This position will utilize all critical resources within the organization to assure appropriate placement of patients in a timely manner.
This position will also supplement the needs of the department when it is needed, including but not limited to access to nursing and utilization review assistance. Additionally, the position requires flexibility between days and nights and day rotations as needed.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $70,406 - $102,908