Transfer Center Transport RN (Registered Nurse)

Location: Lee Health -2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Transfer Center

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/1:00:00PM to 1:30:00AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $33.37 - $45.05 / hour

Summary

The Lee Health Transfer Center facilitates all patient transfers into , out of and within the Lee Health network.

Full time position open for an experienced RN with at least 3 years of critical care experience.

Participates as a member of the Transfer Center (TC) in driving communication and coordination of patient transfers/admissions throughout the hospital system. The position evaluates patient status need and determines the appropriateness and priority of the request based on system specialization and hospital bed availability. The TC Coordinator is the first responder for all communication to and from the TC, including LMHS hospitals(Intra-System), doctor's offices (Direct Admits), external outpatient facilities (Clinics), and external health systems (Inbound transfers). The TC Coordinator must have a strong clinical knowledge and ability to perform rapid triage while working closely with internal hospital management, physicians, and ambulance personnel. The Transport RN will be required to perform intra-system and inter-facility transports of the acute care and or/injured patient as triaged for RN level care. These transports will occur on an ambulance with supporting EMT/Paramedic personnel. This role will require patient assessment, plan and implementation of plan along with evaluation of the patient in collaboration with other health care professionals and physician guidelines. The level of the transport skillsets will need to include but not limited to knowledge of invasive hemodynamic monitoring, critical infusions and ventilator management. Individual in this position must be able to handle a high demand, fast paced work environment with a strong ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred and/or

Additional Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred and/or

3 YearsCritical Care NursingRequired

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Certifications/Registration Requirements

US:FL:Fort Myers