RN - Bed Control / Transfer, Evening

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is seeking an RN for the Bed Control/Transfer Center role at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. This position requires coordination of bed assignments and evaluation of patient transfers, ensuring optimum service to all patients and physicians.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, possess at least 3 years of RN experience in acute care, and be proficient in the EPIC EMR platform. Critical care or emergency experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
• Experience in critical care or emergency/trauma preferred.
• Charge nurse or higher level of leadership experience/responsibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assigns all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
• Evaluates, processes, screens, and documents patient transfers into PAH.
• Assesses patients for the most appropriate level of immediate care and optimal bed placement.

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EPIC EMR platform

Job description

RN - Bed Control / Transfer, Evening

Overview: The Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse (BCTC RN) coordinates and assigns all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and is responsible for evaluating, coordinating, processing, screening, and documenting 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 uses 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

Coordinates and assigns all beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and evaluates, processes, screens, and documents patient transfers into PAH. 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. Assesses patients for the most appropriate level of immediate care and optimal bed placement, using problem solving and customer service skills to determine the best course of action by working closely with facility House Supervisors, referring physicians, ED/inpatient staff, and administration.

Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting – Required
• Experience in critical care or emergency/trauma – Preferred
• Proficiency 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