Night Shift RN — Transfer Center Coordinator

greatriverhealth; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Health in West Burlington, IA seeks a Transfer Center Coordinator (RN) to coordinate patient transfers with referring facilities, physicians, bed management and other departments. You will ensure safe, timely placement based on clinical need and bed availability.

As a central liaison, you will arrange transportation, maintain detailed transfer records for quality assurance, monitor logistics, and train new staff on transfer protocols while complying with EMTALA and state/federal

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Iowa (IBON) required upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in nursing or healthcare management.
• Experience coordinating patient transfers and knowledge of EMTALA regulations.
• Strong documentation and compliance with care standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between transferring and receiving medical staff.
• Arrange transportation and accommodations for patient transfer.
• Ensure compliance with transfer regulations (state and federal).
• Maintain detailed transfer activity records for quality assurance.
• Monitor transportation logistics and efficiency; provide staff training.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Decision making

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Transfer coordination

Education

Associate Degree (RN)

BA/BS in Nursing or Healthcare Management (preferred)

Job description

Great River Health in West Burlington, IA seeks a Transfer Center Coordinator (RN) to coordinate patient transfers with referring facilities, physicians, bed management and other departments. You will ensure safe, timely placement based on clinical need and bed availability.

As a central liaison, you will arrange transportation, maintain detailed transfer records for quality assurance, monitor logistics, and train new staff on transfer protocols while complying with EMTALA and state/federal