RN - Bed Control / Transfer Center, Nights

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 RN to coordinate and assign beds, evaluate transfers, and document patient movements to ensure optimal bed flow and timely admissions. You will work closely with the ED, inpatient units, and surgical services to support smooth patient transitions.

The role requires a BSN, 3–5 years of acute care RN experience, EPIC EMR proficiency, and Georgia RN licensure with BCLS.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• 3–5 years RN in acute care required.
• Experience in critical care or emergency/trauma preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Georgia RN licensure and BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
• Evaluate, coordinate, process, screen and document patient transfers into PAH.
• Collaborate with ED, inpatient units, surgical services and other areas to optimize bed placement and patient flow.
• Utilize problem solving and customer service to determine best action for patient, physician and hospital.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

BSN

Georgia State RN Licensure

BCLS Certification

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