EMT or LPN - PATIENT PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Transfer and Bed Coordinator to manage patient transfers and bed assignments across services.

You will collaborate with admitting physicians to ensure appropriate admissions within the Medical Center and related departments. Requirements include graduation from an accredited EMS or PN program and current Arkansas licensure as an Advanced EMT or Practical Nurse, plus two years of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited EMS or Practical Nursing program.
• Current Arkansas licensure as an Advanced EMT or Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers and bed assignments across services.
• Collaborate with accepting physician regarding patient admissions and care.
• Adhere to institutional guidelines and policies for transfers and admissions.

Skills

Advanced EMT

Practical Nurse

Bed Control

Healthcare experience

Education

Accredited EMS or PN program

Job description

Graduate from an accredited program in Emergency Medical Services or Practical Nursing. Current licensure to practice as an Advanced EMT in the state of Arkansas OR current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the state of Arkansas.

Experience

Two (2) years of related healthcare experience. Bed Control experience strongly preferred.

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.

Job Summary

To coordinate patient transfers and bed assignment to include all services within the capabilities of the organization. Collaborates with accepting physician regarding provision of care for patient admission. 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.