RN Coordinator - Transfer Center

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching

Career development

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking an RN coordinator to manage patient transfers across the Avera system, ensuring timely and appropriate placement. You will gather clinical data, communicate with care teams, and monitor transfer processes to prevent delays.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and facilities to optimize patient movement. Ideal candidates hold an active RN license, with 1–3 years of nursing experience and strong teamwork, communication, and critical

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice.
• 1–3 years nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate transfers and communicate with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient flow from outlying facilities to ensure efficient entry.
• Prioritize and place patients at appropriate regional sites.
• Serve as liaison with bed placement coordinators for timely transfers.
• Evaluate transfer center processes and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to assess patient placement.

Skills

Nursing

Care coordination

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR/EMR

Job description

Location:Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$34.50 - $51.50Position Highlights40 hours/week. M-F. 8 hour shifts.You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewThe RN coordinator creates a single point of contact for transferring patients to the most appropriate Avera hospital within our system. This will include collaboration regarding each patient's unique needs and identifying the most appropriate facility. This position supports the assignment, tracking and problem solving so that patient placement can occur in a timely manner. The RN works collaboratively with the team members, nursing departments, outlying facilities, as well as the physicians to facilitate efficient movement of patients throughout the footprint. The RN will serve as a link in gathering clinical data to ensure continuity of patient care and appropriate patient placement. The RN will monitor all transfers, identifying potential delays in care and provide communication between members of the care team.What you will doOversees the flow of patients from outlying facilities and clinics to ensure that the goals of an efficient and seamless entry into the facility occurs.Prioritizes and places patients in the appropriate regional sites by using critical thinking skills and following department policies and guidelines.Works as a liaison with bed placement coordinator to ensure timely transfer of patients.Evaluates the transfer center process toward attainment of the outcomes.Collaborates with physicians and nurses as well as health care providers, including specialists in assessing patient placement.Utilizes research/evidence-based findings in practice if appropriate.Recognizes the need for knowledge and skills sufficient to integrate the use of healthcare technology and/or information management systems.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in state of practice Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1-3 years Nursing ExperienceExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].