RN - Bed Control / Transfer, Evening

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont is looking for a Bed Control/Transfer Center Registered Nurse (BCTC RN) to coordinate and assign beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. This role requires effective collaboration with various departments to ensure optimum service for patients and physicians.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, 3 to 5 years of RN experience in acute care, and proficiency with EPIC EMR. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia is required, along with BCLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign beds at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
• Evaluate, coordinate, process, and document patient transfers.
• Collaborate with various departments to facilitate patient flow.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service skills

Proficient with EPIC EMR platform

Education

Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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

• Bachelors 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