Job Description
Are you a nurse who wants to make an impact beyond the bedside? Bring your clinical expertise, sharp communication, and quick decision-making skills to our Transfer Center, where every call and every decision ensures patients get the right care at the right time.
Serving Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana, our team plays a critical role in coordinating safe, timely patient transfers—and in doing so, we directly improve patient outcomes every day.
Be part of a supportive, fast-paced, and rewarding environment where your skills truly make a difference. Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care across our region!
The Transfer Center RN will coordinate the safe and efficient transfer of patients with emergent or urgent medical needs in or out of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS). This role requires strong clinical knowledge of pediatric and adult medical conditions, and the ability to assess and prioritize care based on the severity of illness or injury. The electronic medical record (EMR) is utilized to coordinate, document, communicate, and report each transfer request to providers, clinical staff, admissions, and house managers. Will serve as a resource for receiving facilities for compliance with transfer center guidelines. All Transfer Center communications and functions will follow EMTALA guidelines and patient throughput.
Responsibilities
Experience: 3 years in general or specialty nursing practice
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse License in State of Mississippi
Are you a nurse who wants to make an impact beyond the bedside? Bring your clinical expertise, sharp communication, and quick decision-making skills to our Transfer Center, where every call and every decision ensures patients get the right care at the right time.
Serving Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana, our team plays a critical role in coordinating safe, timely patient transfers—and in doing so, we directly improve patient outcomes every day.
Be part of a supportive, fast-paced, and rewarding environment where your skills truly make a difference. Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care across our region!
The Transfer Center RN will coordinate the safe and efficient transfer of patients with emergent or urgent medical needs in or out of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS). This role requires strong clinical knowledge of pediatric and adult medical conditions, and the ability to assess and prioritize care based on the severity of illness or injury. The electronic medical record (EMR) is utilized to coordinate, document, communicate, and report each transfer request to providers, clinical staff, admissions, and house managers. Will serve as a resource for receiving facilities for compliance with transfer center guidelines. All Transfer Center communications and functions will follow EMTALA guidelines and patient throughput.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and Manages Patient Transfer Requests
- Maintain Transfer Center Documentation and Compliance
- Customer Service
- Ensure appropriate escalation of issues and problems as determined by departmental protocols.
- Ability to provide superior customer service to facilitate positive patient experiences.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital staff, nursing units, and external healthcare providers to support quality patient care.
- Quickly address and resolve any issues that arise during the transfer process.
- Ensure appropriate escalation of issues and problems as determined by departmental protocols.
- Serves the organization with honesty and integrity by complying with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Patient Assessment and Triage
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes of pediatric and adult patients.
- Utilize clinical skills and knowledge to assess and triage the level of care, required service, and best facility for urgent and emergent transfers.
- Maintain knowledge of trauma, stroke, and STEMI protocols. Collaborate with the Louisiana Emergency Response Team (LERN) to ensure quick acceptance at the closest location for trauma, stroke, and STEMI transfers.
- Recognize critical patient conditions or deterioration in conditions requiring prompt decision making and notification of providers to minimize delays and ensure timely care.
Experience: 3 years in general or specialty nursing practice
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse License in State of Mississippi
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