Patient Transfer Navigator RN

Trinity Health; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Genesis Davenport is seeking a Patient Logistics RN or EMT or Paramedic to coordinate patient transfers across the healthcare continuum. The role acts as a clinical hub, evaluating acuity, determining pathways, and guiding inter-facility movement to ensure safe, timely care.

The position is part-time with a rotating shift and night availability, onsite at the Davenport East campus. Strong clinical judgment and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• RN license Iowa required; IL license within 12 months of hire if applicable.
• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; critical care, emergency, or med-surg preferred.
• Ability to operate in a collaborative, shared leadership environment with strong clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers between facilities to ensure safe, timely transitions.
• Evaluate transfer requests for acuity and appropriate care level using clinical assessment.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, transport teams, and receiving units for accurate information exchange.
• Monitor bed availability and collaborate with bed management to optimize throughput.
• Document transfer information in EHR and transfer management systems while maintaining EMTALA compliance.
• Coordinate ground and air transport with appropriate crew and equipment.
• Serve as a clinical resource on transfer processes and level-of-care determinations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

RN license Iowa

IL RN license within 12 months

Graduation from accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Transfer management systems

Job description

MercyOne Genesis Davenport is seeking a Patient Logistics RN or EMT or Paramedic to coordinate patient transfers across the healthcare continuum. The role acts as a clinical hub, evaluating acuity, determining pathways, and guiding inter-facility movement to ensure safe, timely care.

The position is part-time with a rotating shift and night availability, onsite at the Davenport East campus. Strong clinical judgment and teamwork are essential for success in this role.