RN - Bed Control / Transfer Center

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse (BCTC RN) to coordinate bed assignments and oversee patient transfers. The role emphasizes collaboration with ED, inpatient units, and surgical services to optimize flow and ensure timely, quality patient care.

Responsibilities include evaluating transfer needs, documenting processes, and utilizing EPIC EMR to support bed placement decisions. A BSN and 3–5 years of RN experience in acute care are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of RN experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in critical care or emergency/trauma preferred.
• Proficient with EPIC EMR platform.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assigns all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
• Evaluates, coordinates, processes, screens, and documents patient transfers.
• Collaborates with ED, inpatient units, and departments to optimize patient flow.
• Assesses patient needs for appropriate level of care and bed placement.

Skills

RN Experience

Bed management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Overview

The Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse (BCTC RN) coordinates and assigns all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital (PAH). They are also responsible for evaluating, coordinating, processing, screening, and documentation of patient transfers into PAH. The BCTC RN collaborates with physician offices, emergency department, inpatient units, surgical services and procedural areas to facilitate patient flow and provide optimum service to all patients and physicians. At times the BCTC RN must assess patients for the most appropriate level of immediate care and optimal bed placement. BCTC RN utilizes problem solving and customer service skills to determine the best course of action for the patient, the physician, and the hospital by working closely with facility House Supervisors, referring physicians, ED/inpatient staff and administration.

Responsibilities

The Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse (BCTC RN) coordinates and assigns all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital (PAH). They are also responsible for evaluating, coordinating, processing, screening, and documentation of patient transfers into PAH. The BCTC RN collaborates with physician offices, emergency department, inpatient units, surgical services and procedural areas to facilitate patient flow and provide optimum service to all patients and physicians. At times the BCTC RN must assess patients for the most appropriate level of immediate care and optimal bed placement. BCTC RN utilizes problem solving and customer service skills to determine the best course of action for the patient, the physician, and the hospital by working closely with facility House Supervisors, referring physicians, ED/inpatient staff and administration.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required

Work Experience

• 3 years to 5 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting Required
• Experience in critical care or emergency/trauma Preferred
• Proficient with EPIC EMR platform Required
• Charge nurse or higher level of leadership experience/responsibility Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support through American Heart Association Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital