As an experienced Registered Nurse, the RN Transfer Coordinator is responsible for the intake and logistics of facilitating outside hospital patient transfer requests for all clinical divisions and acuities. Tasks include: identification and triage of calls to appropriate service lines, communication with accepting physicians, coordination with UVA’s Medical Transport Network dispatch team (MEDCOM), coordination with UVA Bed Center, and serving as the primary liaison between referring facilities, UVA physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff, in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient transfer. Coordinator is responsible for communicating with various internal and external customer involved with patient transfers and medical center operations, and initiate appropriate escalate for services if needed. Coordinator will use clinical experience and knowledge to gather the appropriate clinical information needed to provide patient clinical presentations and updates to UVA physician teams, and will escalate any identified concerns for patient condition changes to the appropriate teams, based on the information provided by the referring facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as front-line liaison between outside referring facility customers and the UVA Health System for all non-intensive care and acute care level patientsUnderstands and properly uses all communication equipment, programs, and technologyMaintains a positive and professional work environmentIdentifies potential areas for improved operations and carePerforms telephonic patient triage and processes requests for assistance with acute patient transfers and/or admissions of patients from medical facilitiesDemonstrates the knowledge and skills to secure relevant patient care data and identify key patient issues; understanding the relationship between assessments, interventions, and patient responses; skilled in documentation, assessments and cognitive interventions.Provides medical interpretation of diagnoses and specialized patient care needs, recognizing critical and emergent situations, and connecting the referring physician with the appropriate UVA physician/serviceProvides clinical insights and overall level of care information to physiciansProvides health care access through the accurate gathering of demographic, sponsorship or guardian data, as well as insurance, financial and statistical information from a variety of sourcesDemonstrates the ability to triage and prioritize patient information and communicate an accurate clinical presentation of the patient for accepting physiciansIdentifies health needs based on assessment and utilization of guidelines. Facilitates appropriate disposition based on assessment, triage guideline parameters and clinical judgmentIn addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES:  
1.      Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills. 

Positive, professional demeanor is projected through verbal and non-verbal communications.Information for patients and staff is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.Interpersonal conflicts are resolved using appropriate methods and organizational resources, including but not limited to Employee Relations Services and Faculty Employee Assistance Program.Diverse perspectives are acknowledged; language and behaviors are modeled that build inclusiveness in the work environment.Ideas and suggestions are clearly communicated.Clarification of communication is requested when appropriate.

2. Serves, manages and supports internal and external customers. 

Privacy is maintained at all times for patient and employee information.Actions are initiated to meet or exceed customer/co-workers expectations in delivering service by implementing the I Make the Difference philosophy (Ownership begins with me; Greet customers by making eye contact and smiling; Provide positive, professional and prompt responses, e.g. helping visitors find their way; Close every interaction with – Is there anything else I can do for you?).Appropriate resources throughout the Organization are used consistently to meet customer needs.Relationships with staff in other work areas are fostered to meet internal and external customer needs.Positive working relationships with peers, management and customers are maintained at all times.Organizational Mission and Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect and Excellence are evident in behaviors. 

3. Participates in performance improvement activities. 

 Participation in Performance Improvement activities and initiatives is on-going.Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems.Change is met with positive, supportive behavior.

4. Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities. 

Time off is scheduled to avoid disrupting workflow.Help is offered to others to solve problems and complete tasks to facilitate communication and positive team dynamics.Productive work habits are consistently displayed.Accountability for actions and decisions is demonstrated in daily work.Feedback is solicited and accepted in a positive manner.Constructive input is offered to support the work unit.Position Compensation Range: $41.26 - $54.52 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program/associates degree in nursing (ADN) required. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree is preferredExperience: 3 years of experience as a med/surg, critical care, or ED bedside RN is required; 5+ years of experience at the bedside in these areas is preferred.License/Certification: Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.