PATIENT PLACEMENT COORDINATOR - EMT or LPN PREFERRED

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER in Jonesboro, AR, seeks a Patient Placement Coordinator - EMT or LPN preferred. This PRN, night-shift role coordinates patient transfers and bed assignments across services, ensuring admissions align with organizational capabilities and physician guidance.

Minimum age 18, with priority for medical terminology knowledge or related healthcare experience. Exposure to hospital environment and safety policies applies; physical tasks include lifting and moving supplies as

Qualifications

• Education: Medical terminology knowledge or relevant experience preferred.
• Experience: One year of related healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Medical terminology knowledge or relevant experience

Job description

PATIENT PLACEMENT COORDINATOR - EMT or LPN PREFERRED

ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER

REGIONAL ACCESS CENTER

PRN , Night Shift , PRN; 6P- 6A

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Medical terminology knowledge or relevant experience preferred.

Experience

One year of related healthcare experience 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.