Patient Placemnt-Trans CNTR RN - Med Surg
Company: Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Patient Placemnt-Trans CNTR RN
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Job Description :
Your Job:
The Patient Placement and Transfer Coordinator Registered Nurse
(RN) facilitates the transfer of patients to and within the
Methodist Health System (MHS) System. The primary function of the
position is to facilitate physicians/consumers access to MHS
hospitals through the Patient Placement and Transfer Center (PPTC).
The above is accomplished through the use of medical staff or
organizational accepted criteria and participation in ongoing
clinical improvement, hospital, and medical staff quality
initiatives.
Your Job Requirements:
* Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required, (waiver may be
granted for ADN with equivalent experience, knowledge, skills and
Director Approval.)
* Work Experience: 3 years or more of healthcare experience -
minimum 2 years acute hospital experience, preferably Adult
Critical Care and House Supervisor.
* Must have current RN license to practice professional nursing in
the state of Texas.
* Ability to lift, push and pull with assistance (mechanical or co-
worker) the weight of an average patient/the heaviest object
specific to the department.
* Being able to lift 10 lbs- 50 IBS maximum and occasional lifting
and/or carrying articles
Your Job Responsibilities:
* Manages day to day PPTC calls. Facilitates the coordination of
patient's Placement and Transfer with physicians, staff RNs, and
other departments while meeting state and federal regulations
(COBRA/EMTALA).
* Assures PPTC calls will be processed in accordance with the
standards and protocols. Identifies and reports quality issues to
support Medical Staff QA.
* Matches patient needs and system resources to optimize the value
of the service for patients, referral sources, and for MHS System
facilities.
* Provides follow-up calls and communications with both internal
and external customers to ensure stakeholder's needs are met.
* Assures compliance with departmental standards related to PPTC
workflows; receipt, tracking, documentation, format and meeting
timelines.
* Report trends in PPTC workflows to management team and identifies
opportunities for improved performance and presents to management
team.
* Uses problem-solving skills to determine the best course of
action, which will be satisfactory to the patient, the MD, and the
hospital.
* Exemplifies highest level of customer service skills and
etiquette with internal and external customers, striving to be
friendly and helpful on each call and to answer calls according to
PPTC defined times
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a
mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality
healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health
System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one
of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern
Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through
ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical
services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ
transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery,
robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and
orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen
clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs,
innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our
reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions
we've earned:
* Magnet designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton,
Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
* 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review,
2023
* Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
* Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
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