Admissions & Transfers RN - Patient Placement Lead

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a Communication Center RN to coordinate admissions and transfers from physicians' offices and outside facilities to DCH RMC and NMC. The role ensures correct orders and patient status on admission, and collaborates with staff to plan bed placement and patient accommodation.

The RN will serve as a patient/physician liaison, facilitate timely bed assignments, and maintain accurate data in the hospital system while upholding service standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold Alabama Registered Nurse license.
• RN with 5 years RN experience preferred, Critical Care or ED experience preferred.
• DCH experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and transfers from physician offices and outside facilities to DCH RMC and NMC.
• Ensure appropriate orders and patient status upon admission.
• Plan and assign hospital beds with Patient Accommodation Staff and Administrative Supervisor.
• Serve as patient/physician customer service liaison and provide timely bed assignments.
• Accurately complete registration and account data in the Hospital Computer System.
• Provide feedback on clinical issues to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Alabama RN License

Tools

Hospital Computer System

Email software

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking a Communication Center RN to coordinate admissions and transfers from physicians' offices and outside facilities to DCH RMC and NMC. The role ensures correct orders and patient status on admission, and collaborates with staff to plan bed placement and patient accommodation.

The RN will serve as a patient/physician liaison, facilitate timely bed assignments, and maintain accurate data in the hospital system while upholding service standards and safety.