RN Intake and Capacity Nurse-Transfer Center at UnityPoint Health

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Nursing Triage, Patient Placement, Regulatory Compliance, EMTALA Knowledge, HIPAA Knowledge, CMS Knowledge, Patient Safety, Multi-Tasking, Technology Management, Assessment Skills, Information Gathering, Workflow Adherence, Team Coordination, Provider Communication

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Description

Overview Intake Nurse - Transfer Center Full-time: 11a-11:30p or 7p-7:30a - Weekend Package Onsite: Des Moines, IA - Corporate Office -Not Bedside or Direct Patient Care We are seeking a Transfer Center Intake Nurse to serve in a high-impact role as the first point of contact for providers seeking patient admission to UnityPoint Health. This position coordinates provider communication, triages transfer requests, facilitates patient placement, and supports transfers to higher levels of care when needed. Success in this role requires strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and technologies while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Intake Nurse: Perform nursing triage of provided patient information to identify the providers, clinicians, and staff necessary to support medical conversations and transfers to UPH. Use their nursing skills to assess available information, knowing when to ask for more information, to ensure accurate patient placement. Knowledge, understanding, and adherence of state and federal law surrounding EMTALA, HIPAA, DNV, CMS, and other regulatory agencies. Adherence to policy and workflows regarding patient transfers, placement, and capacity. Qualifications Education: Completion of accredited school of nursing registered nursing program and successful NCLEX exam Experience: 2 or more years of Hospital RN experience in ER, Intermediate, or ICU level of care Licenses/Certifications: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license. BLS (can obtain upon hire)

Responsibilities

The Intake Nurse performs nursing triage of patient information to identify necessary providers and facilitate patient transfers. This role requires strong communication and critical thinking skills to ensure accurate patient placement and adherence to regulatory standards.