Emergency Room Registered Nurse - Part Time Nights

Position DetailsDepartment: CORP | Connected Care CenterLocation: PhoenixShift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Days, 9am-9:30pm Category: NursingPosting #: 1047648Employee Type: Part-Time
Position Summary Posting Note: The Transfer Center RN role is the front line of our hospital. You will be the voice, eyes and ears of our families and providers wanting information about the services Phoenix Children's can offer. This role encompasses having a vast array of knowledge of the internal functions of a hospital; as well as using the skills as an RN to direct the patient/physician to the appropriate resources. Incumbent will take calls dealing with highly complex medical cases, and we require a minimum of 2 - 3 years of Emergency Room experience in order to provide the best care for those calling in with complex medical issues. We have FULL TIME and PART TIME positions available for DAY and NIGHT shift!! This position REQUIRES an RN LICENSE. This position requires 2 years Emergency Room nursing experience. New graduate candidates should apply to our New Graduate RN opportunities.
This position is accountable for coordination and acceptance of information regarding direct admissions and transfers to Phoenix Children's. Responsibilities also include coordinating all aspects of patient placement within the facilities, and partnering with nursing and other clinical operation departments to facilitate patient access, throughput, and capacity.
Accurately collects the data required for the intake of patients from a variety of locations including: ED, physician office, Phoenix Children's clinic, referring facilities.
participates in and documents all acceptance calls, with an ongoing focus on quality and customer service.
Demonstrates the ability to triage and prioritize patient information and acuity utilizing critical thinking, clinical decision making, and established process flow to assist in assessing and facilitating patient flow across multiple facilities.
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, and care of patients of all ages served.
Proactively manages all patient placement, throughput and hospital bed capacity.
Works with nursing units and leaders to identify best available bed placement at the time of request, given patient needs, staffing resources, level of care requirements, infection control principles, and throughput goals.
Collaborates with key departments such as admitting, EVS, case management to ensure timely patient admissions and a positive patient family experience.
Acts as a role model for Family Centered Care and Customer Service, demonstrating positive and timely communication with internal and external customers.
Excellent telephone etiquette.
Ability to multi-task, including transcribing information into database while speaking with callers.
Participates in department specific process improvement.
Assists in tracking and trending barriers in patient flow, transfers or customer service and makes recommendations and assists with solutions.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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