Registered Nurse - Capacity Command Transfer Center - 12-Hour - Full Time - Evenings

Job Description

Make a Difference Every Single Day

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai and, it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our fifth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals to using innovative facilities, you’ll have everything needed to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others! Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

The Capacity Command Center (CCC) is a 24/7 multi-disciplinary, data-driven enterprise that carefully assesses health system operations to optimize the alignment of care teams and the coordination of patient activities. Our CCC staff leads the flow of patients and their continuum of care, from the time of admission to discharge, all from one place.

Working in close collaboration with a diverse and high functioning team, the Transfer Center Nurse is a central contact for all incoming patient transfer requests to Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

• You will coordinate all Transfer Center functions, including preadmission/admission screening, obtaining financial and medical clearance and working collaboratively with the sending facility representatives for safe and efficient transfers.
• You will use experienced clinical skills to evaluate critical and non critical transfer requests.
• You will also use your case management and utilization leadership skills to evaluate appropriateness of direct admits and incoming transfer as well expedite the transfer of our psychiatric patient population to inpatient Psychiatric Facilities.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current California State RN License required
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• ANCC or National Nursing Specialty Certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in specialty.