Per Diem Nurse

Role Overview

• Correctly and competently collects and interprets clinical data from various sources (physicians, nurses, chart) for use in development of transfer plan
• 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

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required (Bachelor’s preferred)
• Five to seven years of previous work related experience in Acute Care Hospital, preferably in the Critical care area, with diverse clinical background
• Care Management experience is beneficial
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, accept and adapt to change
• Must be able to multi-task and possess excellent customer service skills
• Computer skills and negotiating skills required
• Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey