Hybrid Registered Nurse - Transfer Center - Days bei Baptist Health Care Corporation

• Performs all responsibilities required by the department as defined in the scope of practice, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. 
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to assure needs of the client and interdisciplinary team is addressed. 
• Participates in unit based quality initiatives that help support process improvements. Oversees non-licensed staff to scope of practice and duties. 
• Receives and directs phone calls and serves as the receptionist for the department. Promptly answers the phone, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming transfer requests calls for service while communicating effectively with all callers. 
• Responds in a helpful way to all inquiries, as observed by staff. Gathers, presents, Enters and tracks appropriate clinical information in the computer. 
• Thoroughly and accurately document all communication related to each transfer center call in a timely manner and within the timelines set forth within the policy/procedures. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of EMTALA rules and regulations. 
• Effectively triage all incoming requests for service according to the center’s policies and guidelines. 
• Manages multiple phone lines for discharges, admissions, room changes, doctor conferences, and transfer processes Operates a variety of office equipment effectively. 
• Demonstrates the proper use of the fax, copy machines, computers, phones, etc. 
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers. 
• Coordinate the updates with clinical staff made in electronic health record by efficiently managing the movement of patients through the care delivery process, including different facility locations. 
• Maintains current knowledge/certification. 
• Pursues professional growth and development.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. 

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.