RN - Bed Control / Transfer Center, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks a Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse (BCTC RN) to coordinate bed assignments and transfers, ensuring optimal patient flow. You will work with ED, inpatient units, and physicians to select the best bed placement and level of care, using problem solving and strong customer service.

The role requires a BSN and 3–5 years of RN experience in acute care, with EPIC EMR proficiency and leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• 3–5 years as RN in acute care required.
• Critical care or emergency/trauma experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
• Evaluate, coordinate, process, screen and document patient transfers into PAH.
• Collaborate with physician offices, ED, inpatient units, surgical services and procedural areas to facilitate patient flow.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Leadership (charge nurse)

Education

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.

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