What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse-Transfer Management-Contingent-Days-Detroit position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
At Henry Ford Hospital, all nurses strive to provide exceptional patient care every day. They are encouraged to participate in quality assurance activities, research and shared governance to make a difference in the care given to patients and families. Henry Ford Nursing uses evidence-based practice, professional practice standards and the Henry Ford Hospital Professional Nurse Practice Model to drive nursing practice.
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
- Under minimal supervision, facilitates the transfer of patients to Henry Ford Health in a safe, successful and efficient manner. Coordinates all aspects of patient transfers.
- Utilizes clinical expertise to prioritize patient transfers based upon urgency/acuity, mode of transportation (ground or air), transfer care, quality assessment, etc.
- Evaluates and coordinates the flow process of taking calls and facilitating the acceptance/triage of calls throughout the transfer center.
- May perform the duties and responsibilities of the Bed Management RN.
• Position: RN/Contingent
• Shift: Day Shifts
• Every other weekend and Holiday Rotations
- INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST APPLY WITH INTERNAL PROFILE
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
- Two (2) years of RN clinical experience required.
- Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate clinical information and interact effectively with physicians and staff to achieve quality outcomes required.
- Demonstrated ability to work in high-stress, high-acuity setting, adaptable to rapidly changing work environment and to direct and control multiple critical communication events simultaneously required.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
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