Correctly and competently collects and interprets clinical data from various sources (physicians, nurses, chart) for use in development of transfer plan, including transfer eligibility, level of care, resource prioritization & utilization, timely acceptance, and appropriate priority and mode of transport. Acts as a clinical resource to customers, departments, and clinicians involved in patient transfers. Communicates clinical, and non-clinical, information to relevant parties including nurses, physicians, specialists, and others. Determines type of physician required and contacts said physician resources to facilitate timely transfer. Assists physicians/providers in determining appropriate level of transport required; coordinates with transport providers to assure appropriate transport priority and mode, while considering appropriate resource utilization and timeliness of transfer. Works tirelessly to achieve positive, timely, and safe patient transfers by practicing with a positive, pro-active, can-do, problem-solving, and collaborative attitude with all customers.
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With approximately 5,000 employees, St. Joseph’s Health is the largest employer in Passaic County, the largest provider of charity care in New Jersey, and the healthcare provider of choice in our region.
St. Joseph’s is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Regional Hospitals in the New York Metropolitan Region and New Jersey (U.S. News & World Report) and one of the country’s top tier “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” (Becker’s Health.) The Nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center has been honored for national nursing practice excellence as the recipient of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s highest honor, Magnet® Recognition (since 1999) and as one of 11 hospitals nationwide to receive the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2016 Lantern Award™.
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