CENTRAL TRANSFER COORD-RN OR LPN

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a qualified nurse to coordinate patient transfers from other facilities, aligning admissions with the organization’s capabilities.

The role requires collaborating with the accepting physician to ensure appropriate care for patient admission. The position involves working with the Patient Placement Center and Utilization Management to determine admission status and transfer guidelines, following institutional policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required (RN or LPN).
• Minimum of two years hospital experience.
• Safety-sensitive position; follow Substance Abuse Policy for details.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers from other facilities within the organization's capabilities.
• Collaborate with accepting physician to plan care for patient admission.

Skills

RN or LPN

Nursing degree

Bachelor's preferred

Education

Nursing degree (RN or LPN)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• RN or LPN 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.