RN Patient Transfer Navigator

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a Patient Transfer Coordinator Nurse to facilitate patient throughput across UTMB campuses and external hospitals, ensuring proper bed placement and MD-to-MD conferences while adhering to EMTALA regulations.

Required are an RN license in Texas, an Associate’s degree in Nursing, and at least three years of inpatient hospital experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. BLS certification is also required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Three (3) years of inpatient experience in a hospital environment are required.

Skills

Patient transfer coordination

EMTALA knowledge

Interfacility communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a Patient Transfer Coordinator Nurse to facilitate patient throughput across UTMB campuses and external hospitals, ensuring proper bed placement and MD-to-MD conferences while adhering to EMTALA regulations.

Required are an RN license in Texas, an Associate’s degree in Nursing, and at least three years of inpatient hospital experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. BLS certification is also required.