RN Intake - Transfer Center at UnityPoint Health

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Triage, Patient Coordination, Provider Communication, Patient Placement, Managing Competing Priorities, Accuracy, Efficiency, Safety, EMTALA Adherence, HIPAA Adherence, DNV Adherence, CMS Adherence, Transfer Policy Adherence, Capacity Management, Assessment

Industry

Description

Overview Intake Nurse - Transfer Center Full-time: Days/PMs (7a-7p, 11a-7p, 11-11 or 3-11, determined based on scheduler) Onsite: Des Moines, IA - Corporate Office -Not Bedside or Direct Patient Care The Transfer Center Intake Nurse is a high impact, coordinating role with being the first point of contact when a provider is seeking admission for their patient to UnityPoint Health. The nurse may coordinate conversations with providers to care for patients in their home community as well as coordinates the transfers when a patient is needing a higher level of care. This nursing function will answer calls, triage, communicate with and connect providers, and determine placement facility. The ability to manage competing priorities and technologies without compromising accuracy, efficiency, and safety is essential to the success of this position. 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: 3 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) #System123

Responsibilities

The Intake Nurse acts as the first point of contact for providers seeking patient admission or transfer to UnityPoint Health, coordinating necessary medical conversations and determining appropriate placement facilities. This involves performing nursing triage of patient information, assessing needs, and ensuring accurate placement while adhering to all relevant state and federal laws and policies.