What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse-Transfer Management-24 Hours-Afternoons-Detroit position at Transfer Management-24 Hours-Afternoons-Detroit - Henry Ford Health - Careers 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.
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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