Registered Nurse (RN) - Transfer Center
San Antonio, Texas
Health system employer
- Unit
- Transfer Center
Posted Aug 19 · Not open to new grads
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 4+ years
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About this role
Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
The Registered Nurse Transfer Center is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the transfer process. Responsible for coordinating direct admissions and hospital transfers to and from community hospitals with the intent to transfer each patient to an appropriate Tenet hospital. Works collaboratively to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staffs in representation of Tenet Healthcare Mission and Values.
Serves as a clinical resource for non-nursing transfer center staff, with responsibility for clinical decisions and appropriate documentation. Maintains working knowledge of EMTALA and other regulations governing patient transfers. Utilizes applicable systems to facilitate bed flow and expedite patient placement.
Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum
Education
Graduate of accredited school of Nursing
Preferred
Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum
Experience
4 years of experience in an acute care setting
Preferred
Experience
ER/Critical Care or in a charge nurse, house supervisor or other management experience.
Required certifications/
Licensure
Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
Preferred certifications/
Licensure
NA REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA
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Organization Description
Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2603020319
Minimum
Education
Graduate of accredited school of Nursing
Preferred
Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum
Experience
4 years of experience in an acute care setting
Preferred
Experience
ER/Critical Care or in a charge nurse, house supervisor or other management experience.
Required certifications/
Licensure
Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
Preferred certifications/
Licensure
NA REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA
#LI-GF2
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Requirements
- MINIMUM
- Graduate of accredited school of Nursing
- PREFERRED
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- 4 years of experience in an acute care setting
- ER/Critical Care or in a charge nurse, house supervisor or other management experience.
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- REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/
- Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
- PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/
- NA
- REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA
- #LI-GF2
- Organization Description
- Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
- Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
- Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
- E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
- The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- 2603020319
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Pet insurance
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- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
Place
- City
- San Antonio, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Local household income
- $65,056/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
San Antonio area index 94.7, where 100 is the national average.
San Antonio runs about 5% below the national cost-of-living average—median homes near $260,000, one-bedroom rents around $1,072. South Side and East Side still yield three-bedroom houses under $250,000. Alamo Ranch delivers new-construction value; Pearl and Alamo Heights command premiums for brewery-district energy and historic prestige.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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