RN​/Registered Nurse​/Transfer Coordinator​/PT​/Nights

Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

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This position functions under the supervision of the Transfer Center Director. Facilitates a "One Call" process to coordinate and support the direct admission process of patients to NWTHS. This position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

• This position collaborates with admitting Physicians, Nursing, Transfer Center and business office admitting personnel to perform appropriate bed assignment/placement.
• Obtains, documents and facilitates physician admitting orders complying with appropriate and approved standards as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.
• Collaborates with admitting physicians utilizing appropriate clinical knowledge and critical decision making to ensure appropriate placement of patients within the institution.
• Facilitate through-put by using appropriate triage and critical thinking skills.
• Follows appropriate policies and procedures as set forth by the organization for the purpose of assessing and coordinating patient admissions.
• Responsible for performing phone and computer functions and completing various logs/orders/forms in[1]order to complete the admission, discharge or transfer processes.
• Cross-train to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor/Director.
• Accept additional duties as assigned.
• Understands, participates in, and contributes to quality improvement process for the Department and Institution.
• Assumes responsibility for position’s impact on the departmental budget as it relates to the overall functioning of the organization.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Texas
• Previous in-hospital clinical experience is required
• Independent decision making and organizational skills
• Computer experience required
• Manager/Supervisor experience desirable
• Previous public contact work is recommended
• Typing/keyboard skills

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.