Perinatal Transition RN Coordinator 

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree BSN

• Experience
  5 years experience required, preferably in cardiovascular disease management including ambulatory care. Labor and Delivery experience required for the Perinatal Transition Coordinator.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA), or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
  (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA), or American Red Cross (ARC) for the Perinatal Transition Coordinator Upon Hire and
  (NRP) NEONATAL RESUSCITATION for the Perinatal Transition Coordinator Upon Hire and
  (AHWONN-EFM) FETAL MONITORING for the Perinatal Transition Coordinator Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Receives and provides immediate responses to inquiries and patient referrals. Establishes immediate relationship between referral sources and hospital.
• Works closely with collaborating facilities to establish and develop relationship with patients and their families. Ultimately responsible for facilitating the transfers.
• Works closely with collaborating facilities and services lines to facilitate treatment and transition care as appropriate.
• Direct liaison and clinical link between Outpatient services and all collaborating services lines and facilities.
• Facilitate transfers and referrals from outside hospitals with understanding this is a destination center and accredited program.
• Interfaces with hospital departments, ancillary services, social services, and physicians from collaborating facilities to facilitate seamless and safe transition care.
• Coordinates bed placement and medical transportation as needed.
• Interfaces with other hospital departments (i.e., infection control, admitting, pastoral care, and other appropriate service lines) and physicians to facilitate admission process.
• Assists and participates in rounds to build relationship with patients and the care team, but also facilitate care and smooth transition amongst facilities and interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in obtaining records and clearances needed for treatment and care.
• Resource to patients, and families, regarding social services, financial assistance, and outside resources available.
• Reviews referrals and verifies information. Determines appropriateness of referral based on established criteria and assures that all patients‿ work up and resulting reports are provided in accordance with protocols.
• Establishes & maintains infrastructure to monitor referring physician practice patterns, alerts team to any change in referral patterns.
• Tracks data regarding intake and referral sources.
• Active participant in interdisciplinary meetings among all participating facilities and service lines.
• Coordinates efforts with appropriate service lines and facilities involved in patient care team to provide streamlined, efficient systems of referral management and service recovery.
• Assist with development and maintenance of patient education material.
• Serves as resource and helps train staff related to appropriate clinical specialty and program.
• Responsible for training future/new coordinators.
• Facilitates meetings amongst all appropriate hospitals, programs, and service lines to ensure program upholds accreditation standards.
• Development and maintenance of process maps detailing intake and transition process amongst participating entities as well as process for outside referrals.
• Participates in inpatient rounds and patient care with UT Southwestern team as appropriate.
• Works closely with inpatient services and team members from participating entities to ensure patients have all necessary discharge and follow up care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.