Location: Little Rock,AR, USA
Closing Date:
03/06/2025Type of Position:Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)Sponsorship Available:
NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
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Summary of Job Duties:***Weekend option PM shift*** The Transfer Center RN performs telephonic patient triage using decision-making software and assists with patient consults and transports. The RN practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures, and standards.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, or Diploma in Nursing
Five (5) years of RN experience
Current Registered Nurse License in the state of Arkansas
BLS Certified
Additional Information:
Responsibilities
Provides telephone or interactive conferenced patient triage to specific patient populations and any follow-up calls, emails, and EMR documentation. Establishes a working diagnosis on every patient at the time of the initial review.
Provides clinical review to callers requesting inbound patient transports, connects to the appropriate UAMS physician, records clinical interaction during report and provides administrative backup for patient acceptance, including follow-up calls and e-mails for preregistration, ADON/facility notifications and access team coordination and arranges for nurse-to-nurse report at time of transport.
Assist in identifying and tracking all calls to the Transfer Center and data on referrals and case managed patients.
Promotes positive interaction and facilitates communication between the consultation center, UAMS, and physicians statewide and their offices who utilize the services of the consultation center.
Provides requested reports to appropriate personnel, analyzes and identifies critical factors of patient care to facilitate enhancement of the quality and efficiency of the consultation center.
Other duties as assigned.
Problem Solving/Accountability/Independence
Exhibits the ability to multitask, perform and execute solutions to complex and occasional emergent situations, to assure functioning of the Transfer Center and its mission to promote quality patient care and assure excellent service to referral providers.
Department and Project Management
Determines then applies any technical knowledge, skills, and experience to complete assigned tasks.
Assist manager in planning measurable goals and objectives as guidelines for performance.
Completes responsibilities in a timely manner through effective organization, setting priorities, delegation, and time management skills.
Leadership
Serves as a role model and mentor by consistently demonstrating professionalism.
Facilitates changes to improve the Transfer Center through effective communication, collaboration, and interdisciplinary problem solving.
Participates in recruitment and retention of staff, as needed.
Participates as a team member supporting staff in the performance of their duties.
Human Resources Management
Fiscal Management and Resource Utilization
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education & experienceRequired Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:
Proof of Veteran StatusSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact ...@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:Frequent Physical Activity:Occasional Physical Activity:Benefits Eligible:Yes