RN Care Coordination & Patient Transfer Lead

Avera McKennan; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% employer match on retirement

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking an RN Coordinator to serve as the single point of contact for transferring patients within the system. You will collaborate with nursing, facilities, and physicians to identify the best placement and ensure continuity of care across sites.

The role emphasizes timely transfer, data gathering for care continuity, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team. Nursing licensure and active practice are required.

Qualifications

• Coordination and networking across care teams.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of healthcare information systems and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient flow from outlying facilities to ensure efficient entry into the facility.
• Prioritizes and places patients in appropriate regional sites using clinical judgment.
• Collaborates with bed placement coordinators, physicians, and nurses to facilitate timely transfers.
• Monitors transfer center processes and communicates delays to care team.

Skills

Coordination

Team communication

Healthcare systems

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking an RN Coordinator to serve as the single point of contact for transferring patients within the system. You will collaborate with nursing, facilities, and physicians to identify the best placement and ensure continuity of care across sites.

The role emphasizes timely transfer, data gathering for care continuity, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team. Nursing licensure and active practice are required.