CENTRAL TRANSFER COORD-RN OR LPN

Recruiting.com LLC; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards is seeking a healthcare professional to coordinate patient transfers from other facilities, coordinating with accepting physicians to ensure appropriate admissions across Medical Center, Emergency Department, and Behavioral Health services.

The role requires RN or LPN licensure, a nursing degree, and at least two years of hospital experience. This is a safety-sensitive position with adherence to the Substance Abuse Policy and related hospital safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN required; nursing degree preferred bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years of hospital experience.
• This is a safety sensitive position per policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers from other facilities to include services within the organization's capabilities and collaborate with accepting physicians.

Education

RN or LPN required

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education

  • 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.