Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

This position is onsite at our Rancho Cordova, CA office at Data Drive in our Transfer Center. 

The incumbent coordinates the transfer center activities for Dignity Health facilities in collaboration with others to include, hospital administration, nursing leadership or their designee, medical staff, physicians and transportation vendors. The incumbent functions as the primary liaison between referring hospitals into and between Dignity Health facilities to coordinate the transfer and admission of patients to hospitals. Participates in all activities, meetings, calls, and education to facilitate and prioritize bed assignments from all points of entry to the acute hospital setting. The incumbent bases facility designation on diagnoses, planned procedure and level of care requirements and acuity.

Essential Job Duties

Collect objective/subjective data for effective and appropriate transfers of patientsDetermine facility designation based on diagnoses, planned procedure and level of care requirementsMaintain constant communication with both internal and external sources of information concerning patient transfers using proper etiquette.Utilize nursing knowledge and assessment to prioritize patient transfers based on urgency of patient’s condition, utilization of available beds.Communicate effectively with hospital staff to allow for patient flow.Responds efficiently during emergency situation for appropriate transfer of all patientsMake judgments, decisions and modify patient transfer priorities based on evaluation.Include reporting abnormal or change in patient condition to appropriate personnel in a timely mannerPerform legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and proceduresProficient and competent with computerized documentationAccept responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviorsRecognize, accept and cooperate with direction from facility leadershipProvide measurable written goals appropriate to level of experience during annual appraisal processDemonstrate effort to achieve pre-set goals throughout the yearMaintain a safe working environment by utilizing appropriate resources, protocols, procedures, and communication to appropriate personnelKnowledge of EMTALA and HIPAA regulations and requirements
Qualifications

Required Experience

LVN with 2 years of clinical experience in a Healthcare setting.

Required Licensure and Certifications

Current California LVN License

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of current nursing technique, principles and practice. Working knowledge of computer programs such as Gmail/Google professional suite of products. Ability to navigate hospital software and typing skills.Pulling Up to 20 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain OccasionallyLifting Up to 20 lbs. Occasionally