Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The UF Health Transfer and Patient Flow Center Registered Nurse coordinates all external and internal patient transfers across the UF Health system, ensuring seamless access to care for patients across all affiliated hospitals, campuses, and care settings.
This role provides “one-call” access for referring physicians and facilities, facilitating timely connection to the most appropriate UF Health facility, service line, and provider based on patient needs, capacity, and capability.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Apply clinical expertise to interpret diagnoses, assess patient acuity, and identify specialized care requirements
- Coordinate transfers for specialty services including Trauma, STEMI, Stroke, Neurosciences, Burn, and other high-acuity programs
- Ensure patients are directed to the appropriate level of care across the system
System Collaboration & Compliance
- Serve as a system-wide clinical resource supporting patient flow, capacity management, and throughput optimization
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including EMTALA and Access to Care laws
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, bed management teams, and operational leaders across all UF Health entities
Operational Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and registration functions
- Collect and manage demographic, financial, and clinical data to support care coordination
- Support operational decision-making and system-wide efficiency initiatives
Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- BSN required within three (3) years of hire for nurses hired after April 30, 2014
- Professional nursing board certification in a specialty area preferred
- Specialty certification required within two (2) years of hire for nurses hired after June 30, 2011
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Florida
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