Riley Patient Transfer Center Registered Nurse - Full-time, Nights - Relocation Incentive Available!

As one of the nation’s busiest sites for pediatric healthcare research, we strive to attract people who are passionate about improving children’s health. Here, you will have access to a wide range of education, research, and career options to support your professional growth. You can stay current with the latest medical advancements and be part of a diverse team that is leading the way toward better care and treatments for children. 

The Riley Patient Transfer Center Registered Nurse will evaluate, coordinate, process, screen, and document pediatric patient transfers into the IU Health System and collaborate with relevant business partners for appropriate level of care and transport of the patient into the IU Health System. The incumbent will obtain appropriate medical and demographic information, triage and coordinate patient transfers on the behalf of our Riley physicians and communicate these transfers to our accepting IU Health providers. The Riley Patient Transfer Center RN will coordinate communication between the referring and receiving physicians when warranted and/or consulting services are needed. The Riley Patient Transfer Center RN will perform essential duties related to patient transfer/transport and will coordinate all components of patient care needs during the transfer/transport process. 

Riley at IU Health is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the United States in 10 areas of specialized pediatric healthcare. The academic health center formed by our relationship with the Indiana University School of Medicine offers nurses a unique opportunity to excel in their careers. Our talented Magnet-designated nursing team consistently achieves the highest quality of nursing standards, drawing individuals who are highly motivated to engage in lifelong learning and professional development. 

This is a remote position.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license with a minimum of 5 years as a Registered Nurse.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years critical care, emergency department, or flight nursing experience or equivalent.
• Case management/resource management experience is a plus.
• Requires exceptional communication, listening, and written skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal and organization skills emphasizing leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and attention to detail.
• Requires excellent critical thinking skills to work autonomously and multitask effectively.
• Requires the ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts effectively in the best interest of the patient and family.
• Requires computer experience. BSN preferred. Effective 02.13.11, any RN hired must have graduated from a nursing program accredited by the ACEN or CCNE. Case management experience a plus. Requires current State of Indiana nursing license.
• Requires Basic Life Support, (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALs) certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. v2

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.