Location: Lee Health | ---------- | Department: Transfer Center | ---------- | Workdays/Nights: Variable |
2776 Cleveland Ave | ---------- | Shift: Shift 2 | ---------- | 11:00:00 AM to 11:30:00 PM |
Fort Myers, FL 33901 | ---------- | Work Type: Full Time | ---------- | Exempt: No |
Summary:
Lee Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join their Transfer Center Team. This RN will work 11:00 am to 11:30 pm.
Participates as a member of the Transfer Center (TC) in driving communication and coordination of patient transfers/admissions throughout the hospital system. The position evaluates patient status need and determines the appropriateness and priority of the request based on system specialization and hospital bed availability. The TC Coordinator is the first responder for all communication to and from the TC, including LMHS hospitals(Intra-System), doctor's offices (Direct Admits), external outpatient facilities (Clinics), and external health systems (Inbound transfers). The TC Coordinator must have a strong clinical knowledge and ability to perform rapid triage while working closely with internal hospital management, physicians, and ambulance personnel. The Transport RN will be required to perform intra-system and inter-facility transports of the acute care and or/injured patient as triaged for RN level care. These transports will occur on an ambulance with supporting EMT/Paramedic personnel. This role will require patient assessment, plan and implementation of plan along with evaluation of the patient in collaboration with other health care professionals and physician guidelines. The level of the transport skillsets will need to include but not limited to knowledge of invasive hemodynamic monitoring, critical infusions and ventilator management. Individual in this position must be able to handle a high demand, fast paced work environment with a strong ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize.
Responsibilities:
Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing
Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
3 Years | Critical Care Nursing | Required | |
Licenses | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
Registered Nurse License | Required | |
Certificates/Registrations | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) | Required | |
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