TRANSFER CENTER REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - Travis AFB, California
Location: Travis AFB California
Description: Global Empire LLC is in need of TRANSFER CENTER REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - Travis AFB, California right now, this position will be placed in California. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. GHG is looking for TRANSFER CENTER REGISTERED NURSE (RN) to support the Hyperbaric Medicine and Transfer Cente! r Care Program clinics at Travis AFB.
Available Position: TRANSFER CENTER REGISTERED NURSE (RN).
Work to be performed at: The Hyperbaric Medicine and Transfer Center Care Program clinics at Travis AFB, California 94535
Work Hours: Full-time, Flexible schedules, 8 to 12 hour shifts.
Period of Performance: From October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, and may be extended, upon acceptable performance and all necessary state reviews and approvals.
Scope of Work (includes but it is not limited to):
Provides coordination of internal and external facility patient admissions and transfers through a centralized transfer center. Provides oversight of capabilities available and capacity of bed status at MTF. Communicates with multiple providers across all levels and specialties of care. Provides feedback on process to assist in managing and improving the Transfer Center Program.
Accepts all! calls regarding internal or external transfers or admission o! f patients.
Ensures efficient and smooth processing of transfers and admissions.
Checks eligibility by verifying patient is registered in CHCS and DEERs. Updates demographic information as needed. Obtains current and accurate contact information. Maintains familiarity with any applicable Veteran's Administrations Systems or contacts needed to verify eligibility.
Documents all medical information given by facility appropriately.
Provides nursing consultant on specialty/surgical care needed in accordance with patient's diagnosis. Ensures clarity in entry point for patient (ED or appropriate ward).
Remains continually knowledgeable of MTF capabilities and capacity to expedite outcome of transfer and accepting specialty/ward.
Facilities quick coordination with appropriate charge nurse on ward to verify bed availability for every transfer or admission that is within capability.
Facilitates appropriate doctor-to-docto! r calls. Ensures sending facility is aware the doctor must call to give current report.
Coordinates with sending facilities to ensure all appropriate medical records are available for review upon patient arrival to facility.
Remains current on clinical skills to expedite patient care and to assist nursing staff on the floors with all transfer patients if needed.
Establishes working relationship with Admissions staff to ensure appropriate admissions occur in a timely fashion.
Shall participate in activities to the extent required by the MTF QA plan or regulation. The government will evaluate the RNs professional performance under this contract using quality assurance standards specified in AFPD 44-1, Medical Operations.
Collaborates with MTF departments for program planning, development and evaluation in support of the MTF Strategic Plan/Mission Support Plan. Develops interdisciplinary management style through effective communicat! ion and collaboration with appropriate departments.
Delegates ! tasks to appropriate level and directs support staff in meeting MTF operational
requirements.
Facilitates process improvement to enhance the delivery of nursing care.
Conducts inspections as directed by requesting office/regulatory body.
Provides for continued professional growth of assigned staff.
Leadership and/or participation in committee and functions associated with the facility that might include but are not limited to; Nursing Practice, Infection Control, Education and Training and similar.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Attends conferences and workshops related to duties.
Maintains current knowledge of disease management, preventive screening standards/requirements, and current trends in population-based health management.
Maintains current knowledge of practice standards and facilities compliance.
Discusses, suppor! ts and advocates ethical decision making for staff and patients.
Champions change by challenging status quo; acts as catalyst when appropriate and manages implementation effectively.
Provides input to educate caregivers and patients on prevention/disease management programs.
Effectively utilizes information systems to retrieve, analyze, update, and record nursing data.
Completes reports to provide current and meaningful data from which assessments can be made to determine effectiveness of prevention efforts.
Meets all suspense dates.
Prioritizes requirements and makes timely and appropriate decisions impacting nursing care.
Accesses information systems to analyze, track and quantify program effectiveness, and to manage the dissemination of information critical to the success of the population health management.
Forwards questions regarding medical necessity, appropriateness of care, and quality concerns! to PCM providers sing established guidelines.
Intervenes with! appropriate individuals/departments regarding delays in service that may impact quality patient care.
Demonstrates strong customer service skills and fosters development of those skills throughout entire MTF.
Communicates and collaborates with the network facilities and appropriate members of the health care team to ensure that needs of assigned patients are met without duplication of efforts.
Coordinates and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, designated facility meetings and Care Coordination meetings. Shares knowledge and experiences gained from own clinical nursing practice and education relevant to nursing.
Participates in the orientation and training of other staff. May serve on committees, work groups, and task forces.
Must maintain a level of productivity and quality consistent with complexity of the assignment; facility policies and guidelines; established principles, ethics and standards of practice of pro! fessional nursing.
Completes medical record documentation designated tracking logs and data reporting as required by local MTF, Air Force (AF), and Department of Defense (DoD) instructions, policies and guidelines.
3.30. Completes all required electronic medical record training, MTF-specific orientation and training programs and AF and DoD-mandated nurse specific training.
Enters patients into all variations required EMR to include but not limited to CHCS/ESSENTRIS.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
License and Education: The RN Shall be a graduate of a nationally accredited associate or bachelor degree program in nursing and hold current license as a registered nurse (RN).
Experience: Must have a least 24 months experience within the last 48 months working as a RN.
Life Saving Certification: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications must be ! obtained through the American Heart Association or a Red Cross-approved! training program.
Language Skills: Must speak English proficiently. Spanish is desired.
Citizenship Requirement: Must be a citizen of the United States or a Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
Health Requirements: shall provide proof of immunization or serologic evidence of immunity for the following diseases according to the CDC guidelines: Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and influenza, and proof of adult immunization for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis Tdap (whooping cough). The contractor shall ensure contracted staff receives an annual influenza vaccination. The contracted employee shall also provide proof of a negative TB skin test taken within 12 months (if positive, proof of negative chest X-ray taken within 12 months) prior to the start of performance.
Background Check : Background check and fingerprints will be conducted in order to obtain security clearing.
Profess! ional References: Must have a minimum of three (3) references from of similar work. Please Include address and phone numbers for all contacts.
HOW TO APPLY: You must apply online.
JOB APPLICATION LINK: http://ghg.catsone.com/careers
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This position starts available on: Sat, 29 Jun 2013 02:02:07 GMT
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