RN Inpatient; Straight Weekends - MC Cares - Patient Transfer and Placement

RN Inpatient (Straight Weekends) - MC Cares - Patient Transfer and Placement

Marshfield, WI

This position is full time with the opportunity of being hybrid. It's a challenging and rewarding position for an experienced RN. The Patient Transfer & Placement (PTP) Registered Nurse (RN) will assess and triage patient clinical information as shared by the referring provider and utilize process flows, emergent and/or specialty algorithms and admission guidelines to assign and transport patients to the right facility with the most appropriate level of services.

The individual will facilitate conference calls between the referring provider and the accepting physician and communicate identified concerns to the referring provider and the hospital supervisor as applicable. The PTP RN maintains a comprehensive view of the patient admission and transfer process including initiation of emergency transport needs, having a close partnership with emergency communication centers to expedite helicopter, fixed wing, and critical care transport needs and requests.

Qualifications:

Diploma or associate degree in nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Minimum of three years clinical experience in acute or ambulatory care setting. Intensive care, emergency department, or other medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.