Transfer Nurse

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 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 (HIPAA), 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 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. Equal Opportunity Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law. Position Status Non-Exempt Weekly Hours 32 Employee Status Regular Unions No #J-18808-Ljbffr Sutter Health