Lead Transfer Center Nurse

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon

B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine;
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth);
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

The Lead Transfer Center Nurse is responsible for coordination of daily / shift transfer center operations and for assisting the Administrative Director with human resource, quality, and financial management of the transfer center. The Lead Transfer Center Nurse will function as a clinical resource nurse for transfer processes; participate in department and district Committees; collaborate with community stakeholders; coordinate services/special projects;

facilitate educational activities to promote professional growth; and provide administrative/operational support to the department. The Lead Transfer Center Nurse has the authority to make operational and human resource decisions relevant the transfer center and their assigned shift as long as decisions are consistent with district, nursing, and departmental policies, standards; other approved transfer and transport guidelines; and regulatory requirements. The Lead Transfer Center Nurse is responsible for facilitating an environment that supports professionalism and empowers staff to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient transfers in collaboration with all stakeholders.

The Lead Transfer Center Nurse ensures compliance with standards established by professional nursing organizations; national, state, and local regulatory agencies; and institutional policies and procedures. The Lead Transfer Center Nurse is responsible for high standards of integrity and ethical behavior. The Lead Transfer Center Nurse mentors others and role models professionalism.

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:
  Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Holds one (1) of the following:
  Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree. Current license or valid permit to practice professional Nursing in Texas. Applicable professional certification in related specialty to be completed within two (2) years, if not held at the time of appointment.

• Work Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of RN work experience. Case Management, Quality Management, or Discharge Planning preferred.

• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Supervisory experience required.

• Equipment Operated:
  Must have basic level computer application experience/skills (Excel Word, etc.)

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact). Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking). Bilingual
  
  Skills Required:
  
  Yes, Desirable Spanish preferred. Writing/Composing (Correspondence / Reports).

• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terms, P.C., Research, Statistical, Word Proc.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekends, Flexible, Travel, On Call, Eligible For Telecommute.

• Other Requirements:
  Demonstrated skills in problem solving, analytical and critical thinking, prioritization, negotiation, conflict resolution, and proactive decision making. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.