Transfer Nurse - Sutter Health
Sacramento, CA
About the Job
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Position Overview:
Full Time & Part Time Roles Are Available – variable shifts and 8 or 12 hour shifts locations Sacramento + Novato
Provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for the successful and timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients to and from affiliate facilities. Acts as the single point-of-contact, facilitating arrangements for the patient transfers/transport, and the admission and placement process. Serves as the liaison to physicians, hospitals and other care providers seeking to refer patients.
Additional Requirements:
Full Time & Part Time Roles Are Available – variable shifts and 8 or 12 hour shifts
EDUCATION:
+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
+ RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
+ 5 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
+ Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care with the ability to understand medical diagnoses and treatment information.
+ Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria to assess for medical necessity.
+ Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)) pertaining to healthcare practices.
+ Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology.
+ Ability to recognize an emergency or high priority situation, and take appropriate and immediate action.
+ Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
+ Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome.
+ Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
+ Ability to communicate through verbal and written means with tact and diplomacy, and to present information to a variety of audiences.
+ Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.
+ Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
+ Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
+ Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.
+ Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
+ Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information.
+ Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift:
Evening/ Night
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8-12
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
32
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour. Transfer Nurse Pay Range is $75.89 to $99.39 / hour.
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Position Overview:
Full Time & Part Time Roles Are Available – variable shifts and 8 or 12 hour shifts locations Sacramento + Novato
Provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for the successful and timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients to and from affiliate facilities. Acts as the single point-of-contact, facilitating arrangements for the patient transfers/transport, and the admission and placement process. Serves as the liaison to physicians, hospitals and other care providers seeking to refer patients.
Additional Requirements:
Full Time & Part Time Roles Are Available – variable shifts and 8 or 12 hour shifts
EDUCATION:
+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
+ RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
+ 5 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
+ Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care with the ability to understand medical diagnoses and treatment information.
+ Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria to assess for medical necessity.
+ Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)) pertaining to healthcare practices.
+ Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology.
+ Ability to recognize an emergency or high priority situation, and take appropriate and immediate action.
+ Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
+ Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome.
+ Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
+ Ability to communicate through verbal and written means with tact and diplomacy, and to present information to a variety of audiences.
+ Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.
+ Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
+ Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
+ Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.
+ Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
+ Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information.
+ Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift:
Evening/ Night
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8-12
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
32
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour. Transfer Nurse Pay Range is $75.89 to $99.39 / hour.
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Source : Sutter Health