Transfer Center Nursing Supervisor

Our Promise To You

Joining UChicago Medicine Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

• Oversees and supports the work of the Staffing Coordinator and Patient Registrar, including completing annual evaluations.
• Assures efficient patient placement for all direct and ED admissions, transfers, post-operative patients, and intrahospital transfers, following protocols to secure timely and accurate information.
• Develops respectful relationships with internal and external customers by listening, understanding, and providing solutions to their needs.
• Facilitates all admission processes related to the Transfer Center, Emergency Department, and Surgical Services.
• Communicates with physicians and outlying facilities to address patient placement issues and escalates unresolved concerns using the established chain of command.
• Utilizes nursing education, skills, and knowledge to gather appropriate patient clinical data for proper placement. Accepts and tracks all hospital transfers and transports.
• Assists in data collection, monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of triage problems to develop and implement protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Exhibits excellent customer relationship skills through telephone and personal contact with all call center customer groups, managing concerns in a timely manner.
• Assigns beds for all requested in-hospital transfers based on acuity and patient care needs.
• Monitors logistics board to ensure timely movement of patients and facilitates timely turnaround times for patient rooms.
• Maintains a high degree of awareness and knowledge of participating medical staff, services, and special programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proficient in nursing computer applications and Office products (Excel, Word, etc.) [Required]
• Excellent communication skills required. [Required]

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]

• 2+ years of nursing experience [Required]
• 2+ years of leadership experience [Required]
• Critical Care/Emergency Department experience [Preferred]
• Case Management experience [Preferred]

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]