Patient Transfer Coordinator/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 17, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Patient Transfer Coordinator/UKHC
Requisition Number
NR12084
Working Title
Patient Transfer Coordinator
Department Name
H3280:Command Center
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$26.00 - $45.70 / HOURLY
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
ADN
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Physical Requirements
The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift
7PM-730AM NIGHTS, 36 HOURS / WEEK with Holidays and Weekends as required by the department
Job Summary
The Patient Transfer Facilitator coordinates the placement of all admissions and transfers to UK Chandler / Good Samaritan in accordance with the clinical standard guidelines. Is responsible for ensuring that the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using current admission criteria. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction. The Patient Transfer Facilitator coordinates the placement of all admissions and transfers to UK Chandler / Good Samaritan in accordance with the clinical standard guidelines. Is responsible for ensuring that the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using current admission criteria. Follows protocols for direct acceptance of specific patient population. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
ICU Experience Preferred
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
BSN Preferred
Deadline to Apply
04/17/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Patient Transfer Coordinator/UKHC
Requisition Number
NR12084
Working Title
Patient Transfer Coordinator
Department Name
H3280:Command Center
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$26.00 - $45.70 / HOURLY
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
ADN
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Physical Requirements
The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds occasionally and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift
7PM-730AM NIGHTS, 36 HOURS / WEEK with Holidays and Weekends as required by the department
Job Summary
The Patient Transfer Facilitator coordinates the placement of all admissions and transfers to UK Chandler / Good Samaritan in accordance with the clinical standard guidelines. Is responsible for ensuring that the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using current admission criteria. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction. The Patient Transfer Facilitator coordinates the placement of all admissions and transfers to UK Chandler / Good Samaritan in accordance with the clinical standard guidelines. Is responsible for ensuring that the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available using current admission criteria. Follows protocols for direct acceptance of specific patient population. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
ICU Experience Preferred
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
BSN Preferred
Deadline to Apply
04/17/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate the number of years paid RN work experience when you were responsible for direct patient care in a hospital setting.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate your paid employment experience with ICU patient care.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 yearsm
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
- New Graduate
- Diploma
- ADN
- BSN
- MSN
- PhD or DNP
- * Please indicate your paid employment experience in the field of Nursing.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Are you currently employed at UK HealthCare Chandler or Good Samaritan Hospitals?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
