CENTRAL TRANSFER COORD-RN

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare seeks a transfer coordination professional to manage patient transfers from other facilities and support admission decisions. The role requires collaboration with accepting physicians to ensure appropriate care planning and utilization management within the Medical Center and Behavioral Health services.

The position emphasizes adherence to policies and seamless coordination across departments to optimize patient placement and transfer processes.

Qualifications

• RN with nursing degree required.
• Minimum of two years hospital experience.
• Safety sensitive position noted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers from other facilities including services within organization capabilities.
• Collaborate with accepting physician regarding patient admission and care.
• Assist with Patient Placement Center and Utilization Management to determine admission status.

Education

RN nursing degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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.