Patient Transfer Coordination RN (PRN)

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 63,369; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa in Des Moines is seeking a Patient Logistics RN to coordinate inter-facility transfers across the healthcare continuum. The role requires clinical judgment to assess patient acuity, balance bed capacity, and organize transport logistics; you will serve as the central contact for referring hospitals, facilities, and physicians to ensure safe, timely admissions.

This part-time, rotating-shift position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and transfer teams,

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license or equivalent licensure (i.e. Physician's Assistant).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience with electronic health records and transfer management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate patient transfers between facilities.
• Assess transfer requests for appropriate level of care.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, and staff at sending/receiving facilities.
• Manage multi-phone call activity to minimize delays.
• Document transfer details in electronic health records and transfer systems.
• Coordinate transportation including ground and air ambulances as needed.
• Monitor bed availability and collaborate with bed management teams.
• Act as clinical resource for transfer questions and concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to transfer processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Registered Nurse license

2-3 years nursing experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Transfer management systems

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

MercyOne Central Iowa in Des Moines is seeking a Patient Logistics RN to coordinate inter-facility transfers across the healthcare continuum. The role requires clinical judgment to assess patient acuity, balance bed capacity, and organize transport logistics; you will serve as the central contact for referring hospitals, facilities, and physicians to ensure safe, timely admissions.

This part-time, rotating-shift position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and transfer teams,