RN Transfer & Admissions Navigator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Transfer Coordinator RN to orchestrate patient transfers and admissions within CHS facilities.

The role includes initial admission screening per clinical criteria, alignment with policy, and collaboration with bed/capacity teams and external providers to ensure smooth patient flow. The individual will maintain accurate EHR documentation, address throughput barriers, and work with physicians, staff, and families to facilitate timely, safe admissions and

Qualifications

• Requires ADN; RN licensure in TN or compact state.
• 1–3 years of clinical nursing in acute care required.
• Transfer coordination or patient flow experience preferred in ED/ICU.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transfers, admissions, or consultations from referring facilities.
• Perform admission screening to verify appropriate care level and bed assignments.
• Collaborate with bed and capacity teams to prioritize transfers and ensure accurate patient data.
• Serve as liaison among physicians, patients, and families to streamline admissions and transfers.
• Maintain and update EHR with transfer information and outcomes.
• Identify barriers to throughput and recommend actions to improve flow.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication

Organizational skills

EHR proficiency

Customer service

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Transfer Coordinator RN to orchestrate patient transfers and admissions within CHS facilities.

The role includes initial admission screening per clinical criteria, alignment with policy, and collaboration with bed/capacity teams and external providers to ensure smooth patient flow. The individual will maintain accurate EHR documentation, address throughput barriers, and work with physicians, staff, and families to facilitate timely, safe admissions and