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Orlando Health

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You must be a nursing graduate with a valid Florida RN license, BLS certification, and 1+ year experience. Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics.
  • You will coordinate emergency transfers, triage requests, document care plans, ensure safe transport, collaborate with healthcare teams, and maintain compliance and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
  • Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
  • Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license
  • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
  • ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU).
  • 1+ year experience required

Responsibilities

  • Answers incoming requests for service and coordinates operations for the Emergency Transfer Center utilizing multiple telephones, computers, and other technology/software as required.
  • Facilitates all requests for physician acceptance to Orlando Health hospitals via the Emergency Transfer Center (ETC).
  • Triages and performs multiple critical tasks in a stressful environment calmly and collectively and completes tasks in a timely manner. Functions as a team member in all respects of the Air Care Team and ETC Team.
  • Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action.
  • Documents all plan of care advised of physicians on conference call.
  • Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and concluding what Physician specialty is needed for care of patient.
  • Utilizes policies, procedures and algorithms to facilitate critical thinking required to transfer and transport patients.
  • Collaborates with ANOM, and NOM, as needed, to receive proper clinical support to ensure safe and timely transport and transfer of patients.
  • Pushing and pulling of images via Powershare Application.
  • Screening all transfer cases regarding transportation.
  • Q2 Hour follow up on all transfer requests, Pending and Accepted.
  • Facilitates all outbound transfers to Non-OH facilities and providing clinical information.
  • Triages OH Ground transport requests to advise on order of Priority.
  • Performs escalation process for transfer requests to the appropriate individuals.
  • Gathers updates on all level of care bed availability.
  • Serves as a preceptor to newly onboarded staff.
  • Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team to facilitate transfer and transport requests.
  • Maintains a safe and clean environment.
  • Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and skills as defined by unit specific competency list.
  • Communicate appropriate information regarding aspects of the mission to fellow team members for effective decision making.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Adheres to department policies and uniform standards.
  • Maintains a high level of professional communication and respect while on duty.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the RN - Emergency Transfer Center position?

The shift for this position is from 7am to 7pm.

What type of patients will I be caring for in this role?

In this role, you will administer care for patients with advanced illnesses or injuries that require timely, intense, and complex medical attention.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

Candidates must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and meet all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the specific unit.

Is a specific nursing license required for this job?

Yes, you must maintain a current State of Florida RN license or a valid eNLC multistate RN license.

What level of experience is required for the RN - Emergency Transfer Center?

A minimum of 1 year of experience is required for this position.

What certifications are needed to apply for this role?

You must maintain a current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. Certifications such as ACLS, NRP, PALS, and TNCC are required for certain areas.

What are the primary responsibilities of the RN in the Emergency Transfer Center?

Primary responsibilities include answering service requests, coordinating operations, triaging and performing critical tasks, facilitating physician acceptance, and documenting plans of care.

Will I be required to work in a stressful environment?

Yes, this role involves working in a stressful environment where you will need to triage and manage multiple critical tasks calmly and effectively.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement within this position?

Yes, the role involves serving as a preceptor to newly onboarded staff, which can provide opportunities for leadership and mentoring.

How do I ensure compliance with unit policies?

You must adhere to department policies and uniform standards, maintain professional communication, and comply with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

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Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.