EMT or LPN - PATIENT PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

Recruiting.com LLC; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR, is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate patient transfers and bed assignments within the hospital system, including ED and behavioral health services.

The role requires licensure as an Advanced EMT or Practical Nurse in Arkansas, plus at least two years of related healthcare experience. This is a safety-sensitive position with exposure to hospital environment hazards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program in Emergency Medical Services or Practical Nursing.
• Current Arkansas Advanced EMT or Practical Nurse licensure.
• Two years of related healthcare experience.
• Bed Control experience strongly preferred.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, odors, biological and electrical hazards; lifting up to 50 lbs, carrying up to 20 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers and bed assignments across services.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

Graduate from EMS or Practical Nursing program

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education

  • 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 ORcurrent licensureas 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.