RN - Patient Transfer Access Nurse - Milwaukee Hospital

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. · Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, f ...

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At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: 

The RN in this role will use clinical expertise away from the bedside in a busy - fast paced setting. Serve as a central communication source for all components of the patient transfer and consultation process, including direct ED/Inpatient admissions and Critical Care Transport.

Responsible for the facilitation of communication with specialty providers, medical control, transport team and patient placement. Acts as a resource to community and hospital based providers. Demonstrates effective communication skills, critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to follow clinical practice guidelines.

• Sign-on Bonus*

• Onsite - Milwaukee main campus

• Office/Call Center setting

• 0.75 FTE or 0.90 FTE hrs per week)

• Nights - 12 hr shifts

• Shift differential and Night bonus available

• Weekend rotation

Experience:

• 3+ years of patient care experience as an RN required or

• 3+ years of Transport experience as an RCP required

• Previous critical care, emergency room, or transport experience preferred

• Epic ASAP and Epic Rover experience preferred

• Familiarity with Call Center software preferred

• Pediatric experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently, utilize time management, prioritization and multi-tasking skills needed in a fast paced department.

• Knowledge of a variety of pediatric healthcare specialties, including level of care, symptom identification critical thinking and decision making to appropriately triage and manage consult and transport requests. 

• Basic knowledge of a computer including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, web browsing, document access and electronic health record.

Education:

• Associate's Degree of Nursing required

• Bachelor's Degree Science of Nursing degree preferred

• Or Associate's Degree of Respiratory Care required

Licensure/Certifications:

• RN-Registered Nurse or License Respiratory Care Practitioner

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 180 Days required

* Sign-on bonus available for External candidates only

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

+ one of the following: - N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Respiratory Care Practitioner State of Wisconsin, License RN-Registered Nurse State of Wisconsin, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council