CENTRAL TRANSFER COORD-RN

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient transfers from other facilities and collaborate with accepting physicians for admissions. The role requires a nursing degree with preferred BSN and at least two years of hospital experience.

The position is full-time with a day shift (6a-6p) and rotating weekends/holidays. It involves safety-sensitive duties and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• RN required; nursing degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers from other facilities.
• Collaborate with accepting physicians to determine care for admission.
• Assist with Patient Placement Center and Utilization Management to assess admission status.
• Ensure transfers and admissions comply with policies and procedures.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Full Time , Day Shift , 6a-6p, rotating weekends and holidays

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Required

RN required. Must possess a degree in nursing, with preference
given to a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Minimum of two years of hospital experience required.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Occasional exposure to fumes, odors, biological and electrical hazards. Normal/corrected eyesight with close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Uses computer, telephone, copier, fax, scanner and adding machine. Lifting up to 50 lbs, carrying up to 20 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 100 lbs. Frequently sitting.

JOB SUMMARY

To coordinate patient transfers from other facilities to include all services within the capabilities of the organization. Collaborates with accepting physician regarding provision of care for patient admission. Assist with Patient Placement Center and Utilization Management to perform admission status appropriateness by collaborating with MD, Patient Placement Coordinator, and Utilization Review Coordinator. Complies with guidelines, institutional policies and procedures, and other information to determine appropriate transfers and admissions into Medical Center, Emergency Department, and St. Bernards Behavioral Health.