Transfer Coordinator RN - Enloe Medical Center

Pay range: $51.76/hr - $60.82/hr - $69.88/hr

*Please note, the highest starting rate as a new hire is $60.82/hr, based on applicable experience

**This position is remote.**

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Enloe Medical Center Transfer Coordinator (TC) provides clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment, and works in conjunction with the Nursing Administrative Supervisor (NAS) and Emergency Department Charge Nurse for the coordination of timely inbound transfers.  The TC is responsible for ensuring Enloe Medical Center has capability and capacity to manage inbound requests. 

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
Three years recent experience in critical care, emergency department, Nursing Administrative Supervisor or case management in an acute care setting.  

Desired:
    Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
    Transfer coordinator experience.
                                           
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:  
Minimum:
    Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
    Current CPR recognition

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:  
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of patient information, be a patient advocate, be collaborative,
 and able to delegate when appropriate.  EMTALA and HIPAA regulations. Knowledge of inbound transfer process. Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of payor reimbursement helpful. Must be able to ensure follow through with responsibilities and communicate with a varied level of health care staff. Ability to manage and balance conflicting priorities and of working in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates current clinical nursing knowledge as evidenced by completion of annual competency assessment and maintain clinical knowledge with ongoing education in evidence-based practices and disease pathology. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Demonstrates a high degree of customer service. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish a high degree of rapport and professional interaction.  Ability to build positive working relationships with physicians and external agencies.  Ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization (e.g., managers, physicians, clinical, and support staff).  Capable of using (Microsoft Office Suite) Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Midas, Chart Max, and Epic computer systems.  Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.