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Transfer Nurse, Transfer Center

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Sutter Health

Sacramento, California

Provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for the successful and timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients to and from affiliate facilities.

Posted Oct 14

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour days24 hours a week
Unit and setting
Transfer Center Transfer Nurse, Transfer Center
License
RN license RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon HireRN license, California, upon hire
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN license, California, upon hire RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire Check your license
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Also asks
Knowledge of InterQual admissions criteria Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria to assess for medical necessity.
Also asks
Knowledge of HIPAA, TJC and EMTALA guidelines
Also asks
Familiarity with managed care terminology Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology.

Preferred

Experience
5 years recent relevant experience in critical care/ED, Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor 5 years of recent relevant experience in critical care/Emergency Department; Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Sacramento staff RN paySacramento staff RN postings that state pay run $45/hr to $82/hr, the middle half $59/hr to $82/hr, across 61 postings.
Pay reviews
Range may vary by geographic location The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

The role and schedule

Union
Non-union
Day to day
Provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for transfers and direct admissions
Day to day
Single point-of-contact for patient transfer arrangements and admission and placement Acts as the single point-of-contact, facilitating arrangements for the patient transfers/transport, and the admission and placement process.
Day to day
Liaison to physicians, hospitals and other care providers seeking to refer patients Serves as the liaison to physicians, hospitals and other care providers seeking to refer patients.
Weekends
Every other weekend Every other Weekend
Details
Dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing business priorities Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

Original listing

Posted on Sutter Health’s careers page.

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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SMCS-Valley Administration Position

Overview

Provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for the successful and timely transfer/transport and direct admission of patients to and from affiliate facilities. Acts as the single point-of-contact, facilitating arrangements for the patient transfers/transport, and the admission and placement process. Serves as the liaison to physicians, hospitals and other care providers seeking to refer patients. Job Description : Video: Sutter Health: Getting Better Never Stops Learn about THE POWER OF ONE and what it means here at Sutter Health.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing CERTIFICATION &

Licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California Upon Hire PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: 5 years of recent relevant experience in critical care/Emergency Department; Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care with the ability to understand medical diagnoses and treatment information. Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria to assess for medical necessity. Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)) pertaining to healthcare practices.

Familiarity and understanding of managed care terminology. Ability to recognize an emergency or high priority situation, and take appropriate and immediate action. Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome. Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions. Ability to communicate through verbal and written means with tact and diplomacy, and to present information to a variety of audiences.

Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness. Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.

Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities. Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information.

Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities. Job Shift: Days

Schedule

Part Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend

Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 24 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $86.60 to $121.23 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What's around it?

In Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% above the US average

Median rent
$1,779/mo
Household income
$87,321/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Sacramento, CA

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